The Parliamentary Museum inside Ghana’s Parliament House, a monument that has developed into an internal archival and heritage space, housing documents, artefacts, and memorabilia related to Ghana’s legislative history, is set to be opened to the public for the first time on September 22.

This was announced in a formal statement dated Thursday, September 17 and issued by the Parliamentary Service of Ghana and signed by the Director, Media Relations Department, David Sebastian Damoah.

“The Parliament of Ghana is pleased to announce the formal opening of the Parliamentary Museum to the public, effective Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The Museum stands as a landmark legacy project of the Rt. Hon. Alban S. K. Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, and reflects his abiding dedication to deepening public understanding of, and engagement with, Ghana's parliamentary history and institutions”, parts of the statement read.

The Museum is set to be opened to visitors on weekdays for about 7 hours daily, with bookings to be made on Parliament’s official website.

“The Museum will be open to visitors from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. To book a visit to the Parliamentary Museum, go to Parliament's official website, click on "Visit," then "Museum," and complete and submit the form provided. You will be notified by message once your request is approved”, the statement said.

Inside the museum

Housed within its walls is a curated collection tracing the evolution of Ghana's Parliament, including historical photographs, documents and records of past proceedings, artefacts and memorabilia belonging to former Speakers, archival material on the Legislative Council and Ghana's constitutional milestones, ceremonial and symbolic items associated with the institution, and interactive multimedia exhibits on the law-making process and the history of governance.

Purpose of the Museum

A new Parliamentary Museum is set to provide the public, researchers, students, visitors and lawmakers with access to Ghana’s legislative heritage, while preserving key records of the country’s democratic journey for future generations.

“The Museum will serve as a valuable resource for a wide range of stakeholders: the general public will gain a deeper window into Parliament's history and workings; students and researchers will find a primary source for the study of Ghana's parliamentary and constitutional development; tourists and cultural visitors will enjoy an enriching addition to the nation's heritage offerings;

“Members of Parliament and staff will benefit from a repository preserving institutional memory; and international partners and fellow legislatures will encounter a showcase of Ghana's democratic heritage. With this Museum, Parliament renews its commitment to openness, to public education, and to keeping the record of the nation's legislative history intact for generations to come”, the statement added.