Step into Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and experience the beauty of a bygone era at Scenes of Yesteryears, where life-sized scenes bring the stories, traditions, and everyday lives of Ghanaian people to life.
and values carried through generations.
Step into Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and experience the beauty of a bygone era at Scenes of Yesteryears, where life-sized scenes bring the stories, traditions, and everyday lives of Ghanaian people to life.
and values carried through generations.
Whether you are discovering Ghana’s heritage for the first time or reconnecting with cherished traditions, Scenes of Yesteryears welcomes you.
Through immersive life-sized scenes, cultural storytelling, and educational experiences, the museum preserves and showcases the customs, values, and everyday lives of Ghanaian communities across generations.
A Living Heritage Experience
Step into carefully crafted life-sized scenes that bring Ghanaian traditions, everyday life, cultural values, and historical memory to life.
Step into scenes of traditional Ghanaian homes and everyday community life.
Discover the skills, occupations, and ingenuity that sustained Ghanaian communities.
Explore family life, customs, and social traditions passed through generations.
See the tools, art, clothing, and music of earlier generations.
Experience stories that pass on values, knowledge, humour, and wisdom.
Reflect on Ghana’s history, including the transatlantic slave trade.
Through carefully crafted life-sized scenes, visitors can explore the customs, occupations, family life, and social traditions that shaped Ghanaian communities.
Scenes of Yesteryears is committed to safeguarding Ghana’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage for present and future generations.
We present stories, artifacts, and traditions with respect, truth, and cultural integrity.
Scenes of Yesteryears welcomes schools, families, tourists, researchers, and cultural enthusiasts to explore Ghana’s heritage in a vivid and engaging way.
Scenes of Yesteryears preserves and showcases Ghana’s cultural heritage through immersive life-sized scenes, cultural storytelling, and educational experiences.
Walk through immersive scenes that bring Ghanaian traditions, everyday life, occupations, family customs, and cultural values into view.
MUSEUM HOURS: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
KC 712 Bournemouth Street, Potsin, Gomoa Potsin, Central Region, Ghana.
Admission rates vary for Ghanaian nationals and foreign visitors. Please visit the Admission & Rates page for the full rate card. Group discounts are available upon request, and valid student ID is required for student rates.
Yes. Scenes of Yesteryears welcomes school groups, families, tourists, researchers, and cultural enthusiasts. Group discounts are available upon request.
Yes. Visitors can purchase unique souvenirs and cultural memorabilia from the museum gift shop.
Snacks and refreshments can be arranged in advance for group visits and special events.
Discover the stories, traditions, and everyday lives that shaped Ghanaian communities through immersive life-sized scenes and cultural storytelling.