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Cape Coast Castle Museum, Cape Coast

#3 among attractions in Cape Coast

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Cape Coast Castle Museum
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Cape Coast Castle Museum, Cape Coast

Facts and practical information

Established: 1974 (50 years ago)Coordinates: 5°6'13"N, 1°14'29"W
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Cape Coast Ghana

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Day trips

Cape Coast Castle Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cape Coast Castle, Fort Victoria, Fort McCarthy, Fort William.

  • cape coast castle~150 ftE
    Museum of the trans-Atlantic slave trade

    Cape Coast Castle, Cape Coast

    1 min walk • Cape Coast Castle is a poignant historical landmark in the coastal city of Cape Coast, Ghana, serving as a stark reminder of the transatlantic slave trade. This white-washed fortress, originally built by the Swedish in the mid-17th century and later expanded by the...

  • fort victoria cape coast0.6 miW
    Forts and castles

    Fort Victoria, Cape Coast

    15 min walk • Fort Victoria is a structure in Cape Coast, Ghana. It was initially known as Phipps Tower, its name being later changed to Fort Victoria in honor of Queen Victoria.

  • fort mccarthy cape coast~1930 ftNW
    Colonial architecture

    Fort McCarthy, Cape Coast

    10 min walk • Fort McCarthy is a fort from the colonial British Gold Coast period in present-day Ghana. The fort is a ruin in Cape Coast, of the Central Region of Ghana.

  • fort william cape coast~1930 ftNW
    Forts and castles

    Fort William, Cape Coast

    10 min walk • Fort William Lighthouse is located on the Dawson's Hill in the old centre of Cape Coast, in Ghana's Central Region. The lighthouse is often called Cape Coast Castle Light, although it is not part of the Cape Coast Castle complex.

  • agona west municipal district cape coast0.6 miSW
    Neighbourhood

    Agona West Municipal District, Cape Coast

    17 min walk • Agona West Municipal District is one of the twenty-two districts in Central Region, Ghana.

  • cape coast sports stadium1.2 miNW
    Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue

    Cape Coast Sports Stadium, Cape Coast

    32 min walk • Cape Coast Sports Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Ebusua Dwarfs. The stadium holds 20,000 people.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cape Coast Castle Museum?

Nearby attractions include Cape Coast Castle, Cape Coast (1 min walk), Fort McCarthy, Cape Coast (10 min walk), Fort William, Cape Coast (10 min walk), Fort Victoria, Cape Coast (15 min walk).

Where to next? Visit central Central region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Ghana.

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