Kumasi Centre For National Culture — Attraction in Ashanti Region

I had always heard of "Cultural Centre" back in uni, but I didn't know what a treasure this place is. Covering several acres of land, the Centre for National Culture is a place open to the public for its various offerings. The centre hosts a national archive facility and various offices for government agencies in the areas of culture, tourism and local government. This place also hosts the Prempeh II Museum. Towards the back of the centre are craftsmen making and selling woodwork, paintings, pottery, kente, batik, baskets and a whole lot more. There is an open-air amphitheatre that definitely needs maintenance and a face-lift. There are at least two restaurants available. There is also a public library with a children's section, lending section and a reference section. Aside everything you can do here in terms of touring and shopping, this is an ideal place to go to and relax and breathe in some fresh air to reconnect with nature, especially if you live in and around Kumasi Central. There are lots of trees and shade and nice sceneries. A real haven in the centre...

Located about five minute’s walk from the Kejetia Market in Kumasi sits the Centre for National Culture. Established in 1952, the complex offers visitors to Ghana and educates them on our culture.

Start with a visit to the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, which highlighting the history of Ashanti through its collection of antique relics and memorabilia, including old brass weights used for gold trading and a 300-year-old treasure bag which is not to be opened and has never been open since, this bag was given by Okomfu Anokyie our traditional priest in the year 1600.

At the Craft Centre, visitors can observe artisans using traditional methods to craft kente cloth, brass items and pottery, while the neighboring gift shop sells many of these items at...

As an artist at the center for national culture, I'll say the place is a bit boring cos the place has been the same for ages. No renovations....but if you want to know about Ashanti culture it's a good place to go . it has a library. Personally I haven't been to the library so I can't really rate it.you can also find the Kentish kitchen for your local dishes and the famous Ike's cafe and grill...one of the best restaurants in kumasi plus the Ike's cultural village. The center for national culture also has a number of galleries where you can find pieces of art...being it painting, musical instruments,clothing etc. .. Which you can purchase or find artist like myself to make a self portrait or any...