Archaeology displays in universities

Abstract

Abstract Archaeology collections and displays have been central to universities around the world. This chapter examines archaeology displays in museums in Ghana, placing emphasis on the Museum of Archaeology, a teaching museum situated in the Archaeology and Heritage Studies Department at the University of Ghana, Legon. The chapter presents an overview of archaeological displays in Ghana, the challenges of the Archaeology Museum in managing and displaying archaeological collections, and university students’ perspectives on archaeology displays. It is argued that archaeology displays are significant not just for archaeology students but for many university disciplines through object-based learning, and that students benefit from having agency in their creation. The chapter concludes that cultural awareness, identity creation, as well as an understanding of the past among Ghanaian students are greatly influenced by the cultural materials that are excavated and displayed in museums. There is therefore the need for more archaeology displays in Ghanaian museums.

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