Bisa Aberwa Museum

This is a private museum with artifacts collected by Kwaw Ansah over the past 50 years. There are soo many things to see in this museum.
Overall I had an ok experience. The story telling for me was not the best. Probably because I m Ghanaian and they felt I should know.

I how people from the diaspora and non-Ghanaian are getting a better story telling experience.

That said, the history is ours so we need to tell it to our people.

This was a beautiful experience. Our tour guide, Ato and his colleagues, Bright and Albert were professional! The history of the museum, Abrewa’s saado, throughout all 3 floors of the museum was incredible. Ato was very well composed, and patiently guided us through the history and story of the museum. This place is a gem!
No pictures and no touching of artifacts inside the museum. Ato made sure of that 😅
We didn’t make any reservations or bought tickets before going there but I’ll recommend doing that to avoid waiting long on a busy day.

Absolute hidden 3 story secret tucked in less frequented Western region that should be the starting point for all newcomers or those returning to Ghana seriously interested in learning about its people, history and culture. Massive warrior sculptures and a grouping with Granma teaching young their history greet you outside huge intricately carved entrance doors and columns. Created by Ghana's premier polymath, artist and early leader of Department of Communications at University of Ghana, Kwaw Ansah. He has amassed an impressive array of biographical sketches of thought leaders from the 1800s to present times, and incredible assortment of art and artifacts reflective of all aspects of Ghana and the Diasporic influences spawned by descendants. Particularly fascinating were the amazing sculptural depictions, best collection seen amongst other museums and galleries from Kumasi to Accra. For example, a complete rendering in brass figurines, of the Ashanti kings procession, with accurate replicas of the Golden Stool, conveyances of King and Queen mother, hornblowing and sword bearing heralds, guards and advisors.
Also loved grouping of wooden carvings of recreated village life of runaway maroon slaves surrounding massive Mother Africa. Incredible intricately carved and inlaid doors, and bas reliefs with hammered precious metals adorn the walls along with beautiful and classic paintings. The eerily accurate installation of knee high Klansmen jeering at lynching of several black people hanging from a tree, a haunting memory of power of endurance. Each sculptural grouping was also accompanied by an optional audio overview, thus a potential full day's experience to soak it all up. Great for homeschooling, scholars and students of all ages to fully understand how Pan African thought arose and why, even as the Caribbean and African nations now combine in economic self initiated development and expansion, it has been challenged and suppressed. It is ours to learn from and enjoy.

The tour guide was excellent with the tour. Pictures are not allowed in the exhibition centre. Also, I loved the fact that they are celebrating heroes and heroines that are both dead and alive.

Time travel into the past with stories and people who contributed in building Ghana as well as the world. Learn more about why black lives matter.
You'll be proud of your roots!

This place is amazing and definitely worth visiting! I loved everything about it. Our tour guide, Rita, was amazing! A big thanks to the staff, especially Yurgen Abaane, who helped me get a taxi as I had issues with my foreign network provider. He literally walked half a mile to the main road to get me a taxi! Also, thanks to the other tour guide, Ato, for his hospitality. As a person of African descent on a quest to connect with my spiritual and ancestral roots by visiting Ghana, I couldn't have hoped for a better visit with these amazing people!

It was a really nice and informative experience,
The visit was short, but I learnt some deep stuff about my culture and African culture as a whole. I will recommend. It's easily accessible

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Amazing museum, highly informative tour with excellent artworks and artifacts representing Ghanaian and African history.

Bisa Aberwa simply means "Ask The Old Woman/Ask Our Grandmother". A very Lovely, super and elegant Museum I have ever visited. Pure collections of historical items. I have learnt new things and know much about history. It's so sad not allowed to take photos inside. I strongly believe something must be done about it. Cos that could bring more tourist people. Now I don't have any evidence to show my family about visiting Bisa Aberwa Museum in Takoradi, than the photo I have posted. It's somehow sad but it's OK. I have gain more historical aspect from this Museum. I must repeat this museum anytime am in Takoradi.

Loved the well detailed tour by Guide Ato.
Friendly reception by all staff. Definitely returning with more friends and colleagues to learn about our rich heritage

Absolutely brilliant collection topped up with interesting stories. An unforgettable lesson on Ghanaian and overall African history. Definitely on the 'must see' list if you are traveling to Ghana and have some interest in the history of the country and the continent.

This is one of few museums with diverse range of artifacts. From statues, to clothings to paintings. Pictures are however NOT allowed within the inner rooms.

I visited with a large group of Africans, most of us relocated back to Africa from the US. Our guide was a young woman who was very knowledgeable and I also felt she had a personal relationship with the history and culture she presented. The multi media displays spanned the African experience worldwide. The arts and crafts, busts, statues, photos, music and other recordings, and various other artifacts combined with the guide and unique backgrounds of those in our group all added up to a delightful afternoon at Bisa Aberwa. As if this wasnt enough, we were welcomed by the museum's owner who treated us to refreshments and a Q and A session to top off this top notch

Wow, complete surprise. Lovely little museum packed with history and beautiful artwork. An absolute must see. Since other reviews give them bad marks for service, I must say the staff was wonderful!

Bisa Abrewa Museum is by far the best i have seen across the world. Equipped with wonderful artefacts sourced all over the continent and sub-region in helping tell our story the african way, and reconnecting with our past.
The audio- visual effect is so amazing, obviously the best. Welldone to Legendary Kwaw Ansah for putting up this masterpiece.
Ayeekoo for this feat.

The best museum in both Western and Central Regions of Ghana 🇬🇭

Contains lots of artifacts that tell the history, present and perhaps the future of the African.

Awesome experience with my family and a friend.

Very good moment at the museum