The newly established museum was commissioned by Mr. Ernest Yaw Anim, the Member of Parliament for Kumawu and Prof. Yaw Nyarko, Director of New York University’s Africa House and the Center for Technology and Economic Development (CTED).

Mr. Anim, in an address, expressed deep appreciation to Prof. Yaw Nyarko and U.S. based philanthropists Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Judith Thoyer, whose financial support made the project possible.

He emphasised the importance of cultural preservation, education, and the arts in fostering community development.

“I am grateful to our generous partners for their unwavering commitment to the arts and to Ghana’s cultural institutions,” Mr. Anim stated.

He said the museum was not only a monument to the past of the people of Bodomase but a bridge to a more enlightened and culturally rich future.

Prof. Yaw Nyarko underscored the importance of cultural institutions in telling the African story and commended the Kumawu leadership for their role in safeguarding heritage.

“This museum is a celebration of the richness of Ghana and Africa’s culture. It stands as a beacon for how we can blend tradition and modernity in meaningful ways,” he observed.

The Bodomase Palace Museum and Art Gallery is expected to boost cultural tourism and serve as an educational resource for schools, researchers, and visitors.

It houses artifacts, artworks, and historical records that highlight the legacy of the Kumawu area and its people.

The MP also used the occasion to reaffirm a promise made during his maiden speech in Parliament two years ago, in which he pledged to promote the district’s tourist potential.

He described the commissioning as a realisation of that vision and a step toward making Sekyere Kumawu District a cultural and tourism destination in Ghana.

The event was attended by traditional leaders, residents, and dignitaries, who praised the initiative and its expected impact on local development.