Ghana Parliament to Open First Parliamentary Museum on September 22

The Parliament of Ghana is set to open its first-ever Parliamentary Museum to the public on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, offering visitors a new opportunity to explore the country’s legislative and democratic history.

Located within the parliamentary precincts, the museum will showcase Ghana’s parliamentary journey, from the Legislative Council era through major constitutional milestones to the development of the current parliamentary system.

According to Parliament, the facility is a legacy initiative of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Alban S. K. Bagbin, aimed at improving public understanding of the country’s parliamentary history while creating greater opportunities for citizens to engage with the institution.

The museum will be open to the public from Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 4:30pm.

Its exhibits include historical photographs, parliamentary documents, records of past proceedings, archival materials, artefacts and memorabilia associated with former Speakers of Parliament.

Visitors will also find ceremonial and symbolic items connected to Parliament, as well as interactive multimedia displays designed to explain Ghana’s law-making process and the evolution of governance in the country.

Parliament said the museum has been designed to cater for a broad range of visitors, including students, researchers, tourists, cultural enthusiasts, Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff.

For students and researchers, the facility will provide access to historical resources that can support the study of Ghana’s constitutional and parliamentary development.

Tourists and cultural enthusiasts will also have the opportunity to learn more about the country’s democratic journey through a dedicated heritage attraction within the parliamentary precinct.

Beyond public education, Parliament expects the museum to contribute to the preservation of institutional memory and offer international partners and other legislatures an avenue to learn about Ghana’s democratic heritage.

Members of the public who wish to visit are required to make a booking through Parliament’s official website. Visitors should select the Visit option, followed by Museum, and complete the booking form.

Applicants will receive notification after their requests have been reviewed and approved.

The opening of the museum forms part of Parliament’s broader efforts to promote public education, transparency and greater access to the history of Ghana’s legislature while preserving its institutional heritage for future generations.