National Museum of Ghana, Accra, Ghana, Africa (1956)

Artist/Designer: Edwin Maxwell Fry, Jane Drew, Denys Lasdun

Project Location: Accra, Ghana

Figure 1: View of ground floor from first floor ( Source | Accessed : August 13, 2023 | Photographer: Sathyan Velumani )

Figure 2 ( Source | Accessed : August 13, 2023 | Photographer: Thomas K )

Figure 3 ( Source | Accessed : August 13, 2023 | Photographer: Thomas K )

Figure 4: Exterior ( Source | Accessed : August 13, 2023 | Photographer: Livinba )

Style/Period(s):
No Style/Period Assigned.

Primary Material(s):
Metal, Concrete

Function(s):
Exhibition

Related Website(s):

Museum Page | Accessed : August 13, 2023

Architectuul Page | Accessed : August 13, 2023

Ghana Museum Board Website | Accessed : August 13, 2023

Significant Date(s):
1950-1959, 1956, 1957, 2010-2019, 2015, 2016, 2020-2029, 2022

Additional Information:
Publications/Texts in Print:

Additional Information:
The museum opened on 5 March 1957 as part of Ghana’s independence celebrations. Ghana was the first Sub-Saharan country in Africa to gain independence.

Project Description:
The National Museum of Ghana has exhibits about Ghana's history, as well as Africa's history.

Building Address:
2 Barnes Road,
Central Accra, Ghana

Supporting Designers/Staff:

Significant Dates:
1956-1957 - Museum built
5 March 1957 - Museum opened
2015-2016 - Museum closed for repairs
2022 - Museum reopened

Associated Projects:
College, Impington Village College - Edwin Maxwell Fry

Tags:
Museum, National Museum, Accra, Ghana, Africa

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