Parliament to open Ghana’s first Parliamentary Museum to the public on September 22

Ghana's Parliament will open its inaugural Parliamentary Museum to the public on September 22, 2026, with the aim of preserving the country's parliamentary heritage and enhancing public understanding of the legislature. This landmark museum, a legacy project of Speaker Rt. Hon. Alban S. K. Bagbin, will be accessible from Mondays to Fridays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The museum will serve as a repository of Ghana's parliamentary and constitutional history, featuring a diverse collection of documents, records, photographs, and memorabilia. It will showcase the evolution of Ghana's Parliament and constitutional development, including historical artifacts associated with former Speakers and archival materials from the Legislative Council. Interactive exhibits will delve into the law-making process and Ghana's constitutional milestones.

The museum's diverse audience includes students, researchers, tourists, cultural enthusiasts, Members of Parliament, and parliamentary staff. Students and researchers will benefit from primary-source materials for studying Ghana's legislative history, while tourists and cultural visitors will have the chance to explore the nation's democratic heritage.

Members of Parliament and staff will appreciate the museum as a resource for institutional memory, and international partners and other legislatures will gain insights into Ghana's parliamentary history.

To visit the museum, members of the public must book through Parliament's official website by selecting "Visit" and then "Museum." Once their requests are approved, visitors will receive notification via message. The establishment of this museum underscores Parliament's commitment to openness, public education, and safeguarding the nation's legislative history for future generations.