Attraction
A coastal castle and museum confronting the history of the transatlantic slave trade.
Why visit
Cape Coast Castle is a museum and historic coastal fortress in the centre of the city. Its changing uses connect European trading competition, the transatlantic slave trade and colonial administration. The Ghana Museums and Monuments Board manages the site.
Good to know
Allow space for reflection during and after your visit. Confirm the current admission price and tour arrangements with GMMB; its online price table is dated July 2023.
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