Reference library
Reading Room
Books, exhibition catalogues and periodicals on the history, art and culture of Ghana, Africa and the Black diaspora. Consulted in the room.
Si Hene Cultural Centre · Accra
Visit us
Seven spaces under one roof. Entry is included with Si Hene membership; walk-ins are welcome for GH₵35, and Fridays are free.
Opening hours
Tuesday – Saturday10am – 5pmClosed Sunday & Monday
Address
Si Hene Foundation128 Ring Road EastAccra, Ghana
Admission
Included with membership.Walk-in entry GH₵35.Free entry on Fridays.
Contact
Entry & membership
Entry is included with membership
Members visit the Centre whenever it’s open, book spaces ahead and view archive material by appointment. Not a member yet? Pay at the door, or come on a Friday when entry is free for everyone.
Members
IncludedEntry every open day, with bookings and archive material by appointment.
Walk-in
GH₵35Single entry, paid at the front desk.
Fridays
FreeFree entry for everyone, all day.
Book a space
Reserve a seat, desk or session
Research space
ARCHIVE Lab
Computers, scanners and desks to reserve. Do your own research or explore what Si Hene holds.
Work & gather
The Forum
Coworking desks and shared tables, and a room for small exhibitions, talks, screenings and workshops.
Also at the Centre
Project spaceResearch RoomSelected research projects Si Hene is working on, including Living Structures, documenting Ghana’s architectural heritage. Research access on request.
Open airCourtyardOpen-air gatherings, talks and workshops.
Food & drinkCafeComing soonSomewhere to sit, eat and keep talking between research.
ResidencyArt Studio / Gallery 1957Studio space for the artists in residency at Gallery 1957.
Groups & tours
Come as a group
Schools & field trips
Bring a class to the Centre
Reading Room sessionA library session in the Reading Room, with books on Ghana, Africa and the Black diaspora.
ARCHIVE Lab sessionStudents try archiving and research for themselves, working with real material.
StorytellingStories, oral histories and traditions shared and brought to life.
Take a tour
Cultural experiences across Ghana
Our concierge partner handles everything: dining, accommodation, transport, immigration and on-the-ground coordination.
Art & studio visitsGalleries, foundations and artist studios in Accra, Kumasi and Tamale.
Cultural experiencesMarkets, forts, castles, palaces and museums, with meals arranged.
Hire the space
Host your event at the Centre
The Courtyard, the Forum, the Reading Room and the ARCHIVE Lab are available for launches, talks, screenings, workshops and private gatherings. Send us a request and our team will reply with availability and a quote.
CourtyardOpen-air, for larger gatherings
The ForumTalks, screenings and workshops
Reading RoomIntimate readings, after hours
ARCHIVE LabWorkshops and hands-on sessions