Despite Auto Museum Officially Opens to the Public, Date, Time, and Fee Charged Get People Talking

• The Despite Automobile Museum has officially opened to the public, a week after its launch in Accra
• Ghanaians will now get to experience the luxury of the museum that boasts state-of-the-art facilities and expensive vehicles
• Netizens who saw the post expressed mixed reactions following the reopening date, time, and fee charged

Ghanaians will now get to experience the thrill and luxury of world-class automotive history at the Despite Auto Museum, following its official opening to the public.

After months of anticipation and exclusive previews, the Despite Auto Museum officially opened its doors on June 1, 2025, attracting hundreds of renowned personalities eager to explore its extensive collection of vintage, rare, and concept vehicles.

The grand launch, held at 10:00 a.m., featured a star-studded lineup from Ghana’s entertainment industry, political circles, and traditional leadership.

Notable figures in attendance included Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Ibrahim Mahama (brother of the President), Sarkodie, Diana Asamoah, and Gifty Osei, among others.

Guests and commentators alike praised the museum for its state-of-the-art layout and meticulously curated galleries, which showcase an impressive range of luxury and historically significant automobiles from around the globe.

Reopening date, time & fee at Despite Museum

On July 7, 2025, it was officially announced that the museum is now open to the general public. The facility will be accessible on Tuesdays through Sundays, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., offering Ghanaians and tourists alike ample time to explore its remarkable collection.

While the museum’s opening has been met with widespread enthusiasm, reports have emerged suggesting that entry may come at a premium.

Unconfirmed sources indicate that patrons could be charged GH¢200 per hour. This has triggered some conversation online.

See the post on the reopening date and other details:

Netizens react to fee charged at Despite Museum

Netizens have expressed mixed reactions to the official opening of the museum to the public. While many have lauded the facility, others believe the fee charged is outrageous.

@WOKWANKO wrote:

"Ghc200 to watch cars k3k3."

@iam_P2_ wrote:

"Ghc200 to watch cars in one hour? If it reaches one hour then go drag me out or what?"

@jebril_yusif wrote:

"I'm I allowed to drive the cars?"

@ManDan41415217 wrote:

"Nonsense! After paying GHc200 to watch cars, what will I gain 😏😏😏. Free koraa I won't waste my time."

@Aborabora007 wrote:

"Would have considered offering rides with that price tag."

@0_Sedem wrote:

"¢200 per hour?? 😂 ohh Bossu Skating kraa y3 sen. But yeah The East Legon job is the job."

@agyemanggrace8 wrote:

"Please, do you charge per hour, and how much is it?"

@Dr_Lowerbi wrote:

"Despite is showing the Ghana Tourism Board what they need to invest in."

The cultural and economic significance of Dr Kwame Despite's car museum

The significance of Osei Kwame Despite's car museum opening is cultural and economic for Ghana and Africa. Despite's museum is one of the first of its kind in the region, exhibiting a fantastic collection of vintage and modern cars, it also embodies a powerful statement of African excellence, ingenuity, and ambition. Displays of luxury and heritage are rare in Africa, and the museum is a real feat in promoting Ghana as a centre of automotive appreciation and luxury tourism.

Culturally, it offers a venue for younger generations to understand how cars and the global automotive industry have developed, providing learning experiences that are snapshots of history, engineering and design; nationally, it has an element of pride, representing the possibility of achieving world-class levels in Ghanaian entrepreneurship.

The museum can help increase local tourism economically by providing opportunities for car enthusiasts, researchers and tourists, as well as potentially inspiring local creatives, designers and engineers with regard to the automobile industry. It may serve as a catalyst for building car-related educational programs, and perhaps encourage the development of a collector’s culture locally. In summary, this museum is not simply an exhibition of affluence, but rather a vision of how private capital can be a means of creating Ghana’s cultural identity and Africa’s role in the perceptions of luxury and innovation globally.

Ibrahim Mahama to build Museum by 2028

In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian business tycoon Ibrahim Mahama plans to open an automobile museum in Accra by 2028.

He shared his aspirations in an interview after visiting Ghana's inaugural automobile museum, recently launched by Osei Kwame Despite.

In the interview, he talked about the specifications for his automobile museum and how it'll differ from others.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh