The Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) has temporarily closed five historic forts across the country to undertake essential maintenance and conservation works.
In a statement issued on Friday, December 19, 2025, the GMMB announced that the affected sites are Fort Apollonia in Beyin, Fort St. Anthony in Axim, Fort Orange in Sekondi, James Fort in Jamestown, and Ussher Fort in Usshertown. The closures took effect from Thursday, December 18, 2025.
The decision, according to the Board, is to enable critical maintenance, safety assessments, and conservation activities aimed at preserving the structural integrity and historical significance of these heritage sites.
These forts, mostly built by European traders during the colonial era, form part of Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and are popular tourist attractions along the coastal belt.
The GMMB apologised to the public, stakeholders, and visitors for any inconvenience caused by the temporary closures and appealed for understanding during this period.
It assured that further updates on the reopening of the sites would be communicated in due course.