Must-see art galleries and museums in Ghana

Ghana’s art scene has experienced a remarkable transformation in recent years, emerging as a globally recognised hub of contemporary creativity. One could say this evolution has in part been spurred on by internationally acclaimed artists such as Ablade Glover, Ibrahim Mahama, Serge Attukwei Clottey, Zohra Opoku and Amoako Boafo, whose works have inspired a new generation of creatives and drawn attention from institutions and audiences around the world. Today, cities across the country host a wide range of galleries and museums that present the work of both established and emerging talent. Here is our guide to art galleries and museums you must see whilst in Ghana.

Nubuke Foundation

Nubuke Foundation. Image credit MTotoe/FLO London

#FLODown: The Nubuke Foundation is one of Ghana’s most important art and cultural institutions. Founded in 2006, the Foundation supports creativity through exhibitions, artist residencies, poetry evenings, film screenings and educational workshops. Exhibitions at Nubuke present a broad range of artistic practices, from painting and sculpture to mixed-media work. The Foundation also encourages discussion and learning, hosting talks and tours that help visitors see how contemporary Ghanaian art relates to wider cultural and social issues. By creating programmes that support artists at different stages of their careers, Nubuke has helped shape the growth of Ghana’s art scene. Housed in an impressive structure designed by nav_s, Bärbel Mueller, and TAELON7, it is a brilliant design, and the building alone is worth a visit.

Location: 7 Lome Close, East Legon, Accra, Ghana. Website: nubukefoundation.org Instagram: @nubuke_foundation

Gallery 1957

[Dis]Appearing Rituals: An Open Lab of Now for Tomorrow, a solo exhibition by Serge Attukwei Clottey, Gallery 1957. Image courtesy of MTotoe/ FLO London

#FLODown: Founded by Marwan Zakhem on Ghana’s Independence Day in 2016, Gallery 1957 has established itself as a major platform for contemporary art in Accra. The gallery showcases the work of Ghanaian, West African, and diaspora artists through exhibitions, installations, and performances, connecting local audiences with international contemporary art. Operating from several locations in Accra, including the Kempinski Hotel and the Galleria Mall, Gallery 1957 expanded to Kensington, London in 2020, extending the reach of African contemporary art globally. The gallery is also behind initiatives like the Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize, dedicated to supporting and recognising women artists across Africa.

Location (Accra):Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast & Galleria Mall, Gamel Abdul Nasser Avenue,Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana. Website: gallery1957.com Instagram: @gallery1957

dot.ateliers

dot.ateliers, South Labadi, Accra. Image courtesy of MTotoe/FLO London

#FLODown: dot.ateliers is an artist residency and creative space in South Labadi, Accra, founded by Ghanaian artist Amoako Boafo in December 2022. This is another structure that is as much worth the visit as the art itself. Designed by Sir David Adjaye, the three‑storey building uses locally responsive materials and a sawtooth roof to create a sustainable, flexible home for art. The building features studios, a gallery, a café, an art library and communal areas, with flexible exhibition spaces that can host a variety of contemporary art shows, installations and events throughout the year, offering both resident and visiting artists the opportunity to present new work. 

Location: 254a Third Kaadjano Street, South Labadi, Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana. Website: dotateliers.space. Instagram: @dot.ateliers

Limbo Museum

Limbo Museum, Legon, Accra. Image credit MTotoe/FLO London

#FLODown: Limbo Museum is an experimental arts and architecture institution in Accra that opened in November 2024, transforming an unfinished brutalist structure into a flexible space for exhibitions, research, and creative exploration. Initiated by Limbo Accra and led by Dominique Petit-Frère and Emil Grip, in partnership with Diallo Simon-Ponté and Lennart Wolff, the museum encourages artists and visitors to engage with space, material, and context in innovative ways. Its programme includes exhibitions, residencies, workshops, talks, and collaborative projects, and it is fittingly located on the campus of the University of Ghana in Legon.

Location: Limbo Museum, University of Ghana campus, Legon, Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana. Website: limbomuseum.org Instagram: @limbomuseum

Red Clay Studios

Red Clay Studios. Image credit MTotoe/FLO London

#FLODown: Red Clay Studios is a major contemporary art and cultural complex in Tamale, northern Ghana, founded by world-renowned artist Ibrahim Mahama, who has channelled his international practice into building cultural infrastructure in his hometown. Known for large-scale installations that repurpose materials tied to Ghana’s economic and social histories, Mahama extends this approach across a vast, carefully considered site. Constructed largely from locally sourced bricks, the complex unfolds across multiple structures, including expansive galleries, outdoor project spaces, workshops, and architectural interventions, alongside repurposed elements such as aircraft and rail infrastructure. Rotating exhibitions, residencies, and programmes sustain an ongoing dialogue between artists, materials, and place, while the sheer scale and ambition of the site position it as one of the most significant cultural developments in the region. Located several hundred kilometres north of Accra, roughly a 40-minute flight, the journey is entirely justified. An absolute must-visit!!

Location: Red Clay Studios, Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana. Instagram: @redclay_studio

Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art (SCCA)

Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art (SCCA). Image credit MTotoe/FLO London

#FLODown: The Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art (SCCA) is another key institution in Tamale, founded by Ibrahim Mahama as part of a broader network of cultural spaces he has developed across the region. Opened in 2019, it functions as an exhibition space, research hub, and residency, showcasing large-scale installations alongside solo and group exhibitions by Ghanaian and international artists. Housed within distinctive repurposed structures, SCCA also includes a library and archive space that reflects its role as a centre for research and critical exchange. Located in the same city as Red Clay Studios, it pairs naturally with a visit to both sites, offering a fuller insight into Mahama’s wider vision.

Location: Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art (SCCA), Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana. Website: sccatamale.org Instagram: @sccatamale