Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum

The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and memorial park is located in downtown Accra. The park was built to honour Kwame Nkrumah (1909 – 27 April 1972) who led Ghana to independence from Britain in 1957 and served as its first prime minister and president.

At this location you can find a restaurant, a gift shop a library and buildings housing personal artifacts from the life of Kwame Nkrumah. This place is a great immersive day out.

The two main features of Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum are the museum and the mausoleum. The mausoleum is the actual place where Kwame Nkrumah is laid to rest. The mausoleum itself is built on a man-made island which is connected to the mainland by two bridges.

How to get to The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and park

The park is right at the heart of Accra, so locating it is not hard. If you are lost just simply ask anyone the mausoleum is located right next to the the arts centre or the old polo grounds upon finding these two places you are bound to find The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and park.

Find out about The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum experience

The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum experience includes the tour of the museum and the grounds. This can either be guided or you can opt to do it yourself. find out more