Invest in Museum to fulfil Nkrumah’s vision …Government urged

 The Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) is calling on Ghanaians to visit and support museums as vital spaces for cultural renewal and national identity.

On the occasion of In­ternational Museums Day (IMD), the GMMB said it was determined to live by its mandate to provide cultur­al and historic education to all, particularly the youth to preserve the nation’s history.

Observed annually on May 18, this year’s IMD, is on the theme: ‘The Future of Museums in Rapidly Chang­ing Communities.’

It highlights the role museums play in preserving fragile cultures in the face of rapid technological and environmental change.

In a statement to mark the day, the GMMB empha­sised that museums serve not only as repositories of Ghana’s colonial and indig­enous heritage but also as tools for public education, creativity, and sustainable development.

“Museums offer more than history. They help us under­stand who we are, foster national unity, and prepare future generations for re­sponsible citizenship,” the GMMB stated.

It says despite limited resources, the GMMB con­tinues to promote heri­tage preservation through exhibitions, community engagement, and access to cultural information.

It, however, called on government to greatly invest in Museum activi­ties to fulfill the vision of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, who commissioned the National Museum in 1957 to foster national pride.

“We urge every Ghana­ian to visit our museums, not just today, but all year round, to reclaim and cele­brate our collective story,” the statement added.

 By Abigail Annoh