{
  "id": 8064635,
  "title": "Parliament opens first Parliamentary Museum to the public",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/parliament-opens-first-parliamentary-museum-to-the-public",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T16:34:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/parliament-opens-first-parliamentary-museum-to-the-public/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the Parliament of Ghana will unveil its inaugural Parliamentary Museum to the public, according to a press release from the Parliamentary Service. Located within Parliament House in Accra, the museum is set to offer an in-depth exploration of Ghana's parliamentary history, institutions, and law-making processes. The facility aims to deepen public understanding of these aspects of the country's political heritage.\n\nThe museum will be accessible from Monday to Friday, with visiting hours between 9:00am and 4:30pm. As a significant legacy project of Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin, the facility will house a vast array of historical materials, including photographs, documents, records of past parliamentary proceedings, artifacts, and memorabilia belonging to former Speakers. Additionally, it will feature archival materials on the Legislative Council, Ghana's constitutional development, and other important milestones in the nation's political history.\n\nVisitors will have the opportunity to view ceremonial and symbolic items associated with Parliament, along with interactive multimedia exhibits that explain the law-making process and Ghana's governance history. The museum will serve as a valuable resource for students, researchers, tourists, and international partners, enabling them to delve into the evolution of Ghana's Parliament over the years. The Parliamentary Service emphasizes that the museum will not only preserve the country's legislative history but will also provide Members of Parliament and staff with a repository of institutional records, while offering a glimpse into Ghana's democratic past for those beyond its borders. To visit the museum, interested individuals must book through Parliament's official website, selecting \"Visit\" and then \"Museum\" before completing and submitting the online form, after which they will receive a notification confirming their request.",
  "summary": "The Parliament of Ghana will officially open its first Parliamentary Museum to the public on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. According to a press release issued by the Parliamentary Service, the museum will be open to visitors from Monday to Friday, between 9:00am and 4:30pm. The museum, located within Parliament House in Accra, is described as … The post Parliament opens first Parliamentary Museum…",
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}