Uganda Museum
East Africa's Oldest Museum
Step into Uganda's past. The Uganda Museum in Kampala is East Africa's oldest museum, established in 1908, and an essential starting point for understanding Uganda's rich cultural heritage, natural history, and diverse ethnic traditions.
Quick Facts
- Location: Kira Road, Kamwokya, Kampala
- Established: 1908 (one of East Africa's oldest museums)
- Opening Hours: Monday–Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday–Sunday 10am–6pm
- Admission: Nominal fee applies
What's Inside the Museum
- Cultural Gallery: Traditional artefacts from Uganda's 65+ ethnic groups, including bark cloth, pottery, and ceremonial objects
- Natural History Gallery: Flora and fauna exhibits representing Uganda's extraordinary biodiversity
- Musical Instruments Hall: An extraordinary collection of traditional instruments — Uganda's greatest treasure in the museum
- Ethnographic Gallery: Exhibits on the daily life, customs, and beliefs of Uganda's peoples
- Archaeological Section: Artefacts from Uganda's prehistory
Why Visit the Uganda Museum?
- Understand Uganda's cultural diversity before exploring the country
- See authentic traditional instruments that are rarely displayed elsewhere
- An affordable, accessible cultural experience suitable for all ages
- Excellent context for any Uganda itinerary, especially on arrival day in Kampala
How to Get There
The Uganda Museum is located on Kira Road in Kamwokya, Kampala — easily reachable by taxi, boda-boda, or car from the city centre. Most Kampala city tours include a stop here.
✨ Uganda's Cultural Foundation Stone
The Uganda Museum is the ideal introduction to the country's extraordinary cultural tapestry. From the moment you walk through the doors and hear the stories behind each artefact, you begin to understand what makes Uganda truly special — its people, their traditions, and their enduring spirit.
Start here. Understand Uganda. Explore the rest.