Visit Dikan · Accra, Ghana
Visit Dikan
Explore an exhibition. Spend time with a book. Bring a question you would like to pursue.
Visit Ahenfie and the Dikan Library & Archives in Accra to encounter African histories, ideas and resources for learning.
Admission is free. Walk-ins are welcome.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday–Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–7pm |
| Sunday | 11am–7pm |
These hours apply to Ahenfie and the Dikan Library & Archives. All times are local to Accra, GMT.
Choose your visit
What to explore
Exhibitions
Ahenfie
Encounter African histories and ideas through exhibitions that invite questions, conversation and different perspectives.
Library & Archives
Dikan Library & Archives
Find resources for study, research and questions of your own. Visit to read and explore, or contact us in advance if you need particular materials or research support.
What’s on
Exhibitions and activities
Discover exhibitions, conversations and learning opportunities at Dikan. Check each listing for dates and any separate registration requirements.
Request a tour
Choose your tour type, preferred date and time, number of visitors and what you would like to explore in the booking service. Tours last one hour.
For a school tour, include the school name, learners’ age range, and numbers of learners and accompanying adults.
School group tours are free. For other tours, review and accept the fee and payment arrangements through your private request page before staff confirmation.
Sending a request does not reserve a time. Your tour is confirmed when the team approves it and your private request page shows “Confirmed.” Check that page for your booking and email status.
Use your private request link to accept a quote, request a change or request cancellation. Tour requests are handled through the booking service, not by email. For technical help, call +233 598 282 819.
Planning a research visit?
If you would like to consult particular library or archive materials, tell us about your research before you travel. Our team will advise on availability and arrangements.
Include your research topic or question, the materials you would like to consult and your preferred visit date, if you have one.
Please ask us to contact you if you would like to discuss access arrangements. You do not need to include medical information.
Getting here
Dikan
L3 Third Kaajaano Street
South La Estate
Accra, Ghana
For help finding the entrance or planning your arrival, contact us:
info@dikancenter.org
+233 598 282 819
Google Maps lists our location as Dikan Center. Open directions to choose your starting point.
Before you visit
Access and facilities
Contact us if you would like information about step-free access, toilets, seating, parking or other arrangements. Tell us which space you plan to visit so we can advise you. You do not need to include medical information. Ask about access.
Visiting with children
Families are welcome to explore independently. If you would like a guided visit, request an individual or family tour through our booking service. School group tours are free. A fee applies to family tours.
Photography and filming
Ask the team about photography or filming before you begin. For a planned shoot or filming project, contact us before your visit.
Particular books or archive materials
Contact the Library & Archives in advance if your visit depends on access to a particular item. The team will advise on availability and arrangements. Make a research enquiry.
Questions about visiting
Do I need a ticket?
Independent admission to Ahenfie and the Library & Archives is free, and walk-ins are welcome during opening hours. Check individual activity listings for any separate registration requirements.
Are tours free?
School group tours are free. Individual, family and other group tours are paid.
How long does a tour last?
A tour lasts one hour. Your confirmation will include its start and end times.
Can I choose my date and time?
Choose an available date and time in the booking calendar. All times are local to Accra, GMT. Sending a request does not reserve a time; the team must confirm it.
When is my tour confirmed?
Your tour is confirmed when the Dikan team approves it and your private request page shows “Confirmed.” Check that page for the agreed arrangements and email status. Sending a request does not reserve a time.
How do I pay for a tour?
For paid tours, review and accept the fee and payment arrangements through your private request page before staff confirmation. Accepting a quote does not make a payment. School group tours have no tour fee.
Can I change my request or booking?
Use your private request link to request a change or cancellation. Your existing confirmed arrangements remain in place until the team confirms the change or cancellation. Manage requests through the booking service, not by replying to an email.
Can I visit without taking a tour?
Yes. Independent visits are free, and walk-ins are welcome during opening hours.
Bring your curiosity
Explore a collection. Visit an exhibition. Spend time with a question that matters to you.