Manhyia Palace
The Manhyia Palace is the home of one of Ghana’s most powerful kings, the Asantehene. Manhyia palace was built in 1926 after the exiled Nana Prempeh I returned. The palace has a history museum and is located about a kilometer from the National museum on the Antoa road in Kumasi. The museum is open to the public on weekdays and weekends. On weekdays, visitors can go there from 9am to 4pm and from 9am to 3 pm on weekends. Photography in certain parts of the museum is forbidden, visitors who would want to obtain pictures can contact the official court photographers for copies of their favorite photos. On Adae days which are celebrated on every sixth Sunday is one of the best times to visit the Place. On such days, the Asantehene receives homage from his subjects and sub-chiefs in a colorful celebration of culture and tradition. On this day there is drumming and dancing at the palace. Visitors can take photos of the drummers and dancers.









