The Experience
At Scenes of Yesteryears, Ghana’s past is experienced through life-sized scenes, sculptures, cultural objects, and storytelling. The museum invites visitors to observe, learn, and reflect on the traditions and everyday experiences that helped shape Ghanaian communities.
Each display is part of a wider story. Together, the exhibits reveal the cultural values, resilience, creativity, and ingenuity that have been passed from one generation to the next.
Traditional Homes and Daily Life
Explore scenes of traditional Ghanaian homes and community life. These displays offer a view into the ways families lived, shared responsibilities, raised children, prepared food, and maintained the values that held communities together.
Occupations and Community Work
Discover the work, skills, and resourcefulness of earlier generations. Through portrayals of occupations and everyday labour, visitors can appreciate the knowledge and craftsmanship that sustained Ghanaian communities.
Family Customs and Social Traditions
Family and community have always been central to Ghanaian life. The museum explores customs, relationships, shared responsibilities, and social traditions that shaped daily life and strengthened community bonds.
Tools Art Clothing and Music
Experience aspects of the material and artistic culture of earlier generations through tools, art, clothing, music, and other cultural expressions that reflect Ghana’s creativity and identity.
Folklore and Storytelling
Storytelling has long helped communities pass on values, knowledge, humour, and life lessons. Scenes of Yesteryears keeps this cultural practice visible by using storytelling to bridge generations and connect visitors to Ghana’s living heritage.
Historical Memory
The museum also provides space to engage with significant parts of Ghana’s history, including exhibits connected to the transatlantic slave trade. These displays contribute to a fuller understanding of historical memory, struggle, endurance, and legacy.
Come and explore the stories that shaped our nation. See the values, work, celebrations, and creativity of earlier generations, and carry their legacy forward.
Everything You Need to Know
Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
KC 712 Bournemouth Street, Potsin, Gomoa Potsin, Central Region, Ghana.
Admission rates vary for Ghanaian nationals and foreign visitors. Please visit the Admission & Rates page for the full rate card. Group discounts are available upon request, and valid student ID is required for student rates.
Yes. Scenes of Yesteryears welcomes school groups, families, tourists, researchers, and cultural enthusiasts. Group discounts are available upon request.
Yes. Visitors can purchase unique souvenirs and cultural memorabilia from the museum gift shop.
Snacks and refreshments can be arranged in advance for group visits and special events.
Step Into Ghana’s Living Heritage
Discover the stories, traditions, and everyday lives that shaped Ghanaian communities through immersive life-sized scenes and cultural storytelling.