Accra Maps & Attractions Guide

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Accra Attractions - Things to do

The National Museum of Accra
 
The National Museum of Accra is the oldest and the largest museum which is under the administration of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board. Accra’s National Museum was inaugurated by the Duchess of Kent on the 5th of March 1957 to commemorate Ghana’s independence from British rule. This museum has several fascinating exhibits that chronicle the country’s rich history and culture as they include discoveries that date back to the pre-historic times as well as colonial antiquities. The museum also has a display of contemporary African art in its fine arts gallery. Additionally the museum also has displays of several local crafts that have been sourced from all over Africa.
 
Independence Square
 
This square which is dominated by the Independence Arch which is inscribed with the words "Freedom and Justice, AD 1957" is also known as Black Star Square. This arch was built to commemorate Ghana’s struggle for independence. The memorial also includes a memorial to the Unknown Soldier and another memorial which commemorates some World War II veterans who were killed during Ghana’s freedom struggle. The Square today is the site for many national celebrations.
 
The W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture
 
The W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture is a historical monument contains the final resting place of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois, who was an influential American born civil rights leader and Pan- African thinker and activist. Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois spent his last few years in Accra and became a Ghanaian citizen. This memorial today functions as a research institution for Pan-African history and culture as it promotes the social, political, cultural, and intellectual legacy of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois.
 
Beaches
 
Accra is especially well known for its many beautiful beaches like Labadi and Kokrobite which are extremely popular with tourists. In fact Labadi beach is home to some of Accra’s most expensive hotels like the La Palm and La Badi Beach. These beaches are hubs of activity on the weekends when they are populated by drummers, acrobats and all sorts of performers and souvenir vendors who concentrate on entertaining the many tourists who choose to stay at these beach side hotels.
 
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