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Whether you're interested in royal history, sacred sites, or nature escapes, Kumasi offers something for every traveler.


Here’s a curated list of top attractions in Kumasi that showcase the city’s vibrant heritage and natural beauty:

🏰 Manhyia Palace

  • Location: P93P+M2Q, Palace, Kumasi
  • Type: Museum
  • Rating: ★4.4 (2,866 reviews)
  • Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
  • Highlights: Built in 1925, this palace is the official residence of the Asantehene (Ashanti king). It features royal regalia, historical artifacts, and guided tours that delve into Ashanti traditions and leadership.
  • Website: https://manhyiapalace.org

⚔️ Komfo Anokye Sword Site

  • Location: M9WC+H94, Stewart Ave, Kumasi
  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Rating: ★4.2 (1,324 reviews)
  • Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
  • Highlights: This sacred site marks where the legendary priest Komfo Anokye planted a sword in the ground in the 17th century. The sword remains immovable and symbolizes Ashanti unity and spiritual power.

🌳 Rattray Park

  • Location: Victoria Opoku Ware Street, Kumasi
  • Type: Park
  • Rating: ★4.1 (1,027 reviews)
  • Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 11 PM
  • Highlights: A modern recreational park with fountains, playgrounds, and walking trails. It’s perfect for families and those looking to relax in nature.

🖼️ Prempeh II Jubilee Museum

  • Location: P929+HXX, Kumasi
  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Rating: ★4.3 (107 reviews)
  • Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
  • Highlights: Located within the Kumasi Cultural Centre, this museum showcases Ashanti history, including royal artifacts and cultural exhibits.

🌿 KNUST Botanical Garden

  • Location: Kumasi
  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Rating: ★4.1 (1,014 reviews)
  • Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
  • Highlights: A serene garden on the campus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. It features diverse plant species and is ideal for nature walks and photography.

🐘 Kumasi Zoological Gardens

  • Location: Kejetia Road, Kumasi
  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Rating: ★3.7 (1,501 reviews)
  • Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
  • Highlights: Established in 1957, this 370-acre zoo houses native Ghanaian wildlife and offers educational tours for children and adults.

🐦 Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Location: BOX 3148, Kumasi
  • Type: Park
  • Rating: ★3.9 (116 reviews)
  • Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4 PM ⋅ Opens 8 AM Wed
  • Highlights: A peaceful sanctuary for birdwatching and eco-tourism. It’s a great spot for hiking and observing Ghana’s natural biodiversity.
  • Website: fcghana.org

Whether you're interested in royal history, sacred sites, or nature escapes, Kumasi offers something for every traveler.

The Kumasi Centre for National Culture

Overview

•     Official Name: Centre for National Culture, Kumasi

•     Former Name: Asante Cultural Centre

•     Established: 1956

•     Founder: Alex A. Y. Kyerematen, with support from Asantehene Prempeh II

•     Director (as of recent records): Peter Kofi Marfo

•     Location: Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana

•     Coordinates: 6°42′02.3″N 1°37′45.1″W

Read more about: The Kumasi Centre for National Culture—often called the Kumasi National Arts Centre—is a vibrant cultural hub established in 1956. It showcases Ashanti heritage through traditional crafts, music, dance, and historical exhibits, and houses the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum.