Protecting Uganda’s
Cultural Soul
“To establish, promote, conserve, preserve and present Uganda’s heritage through museums and monument services.”
The Museums and Monuments operations of the Ministry are managed by two separate departments, as established by the Museums and Monuments Act, 2023, and the National Museums and Monuments Policy, 2015.
Museums Services
Manages the Uganda National Museum and regional, community, and private museums — collecting, conserving, and exhibiting artefacts of natural and cultural heritage, and conducting research and education programmes.
Sites & Monuments
Protects, preserves, and declares gazetted heritage sites, monuments, and antiquities — from royal tombs and rock art to Independence Monument, ensuring public access and guarding against illicit trafficking.
Core Functions
- Administer & regulate museums
- Protect & maintain monuments
- Research natural & cultural heritage
- Conserve heritage collections
- Gazette & preserve heritage sites
- Exhibition & education outreach
- Prevent illicit artefact trafficking
- Community & stakeholder engagement
Explore Our Collections
Plan Your Visit
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday, including public holidays
Location
Plot 5, Kira Road, Kampala
P.O. Box 5718
School Groups
Pre-book guided tours for school groups and educational visits
Admission Fees
| Citizens (Adults) | UGX 5,000 |
| Citizens (Children / Students) | UGX 2,000 |
| Foreign Visitors (Adults) | USD 5 |
| Foreign Visitors (Children) | USD 2 |
| School Groups | Free |
Uganda National Museum
Plot 5, Kira Road, Kampala · Near Nakasero — easily accessible by boda boda, taxi, or private vehicle.
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Education Service
Heritage Education
for All Ages
The Uganda Museums Education Service connects Ugandans of all ages with their natural and cultural heritage through structured programs, community outreach, and hands-on learning experiences.
We partner with schools, universities, and community organisations across the country to make heritage accessible to every Ugandan.
School Guided Tours
Curriculum-aligned tours for P1–S6 students with trained museum educators
Cultural Demonstrations
Live demonstrations of traditional crafts, music, and storytelling
Research & Internship
Opportunities for university students and researchers to engage with collections
News & Updates
UNESCO and ICOM Launch Global Survey on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Museums
A first-of-its-kind global survey will map how museums worldwide are adopting artificial intelligence, informing new guidance for the sector.
ICOM Celebrates 80 Years of ‘Museums Uniting a Divided World’
Revised ICOM Code of Ethics Adopted — A Landmark for Museum Professionals Worldwide
Heritage, Unity and Culture Take Centre Stage at Jinja Rugby Grounds
Heritage Marathon Rallies Ugandans to Preserve Culture and Empower Communities
Publications & Research
Points of View: Kritische Reflexion einer transnationalen Museumskooperation
Grigo, Jacqueline. 2019. “Points of View. Kritische Reflexion einer transnationalen Museumskooperation.” In Zusammenarbeiten: Praktiken der…
Towards Mutuality in International Museum Cooperation: Reflections on a Swiss-Ugandan Cooperative Museum Project
Laely, Thomas, Marc Meyer, Amon Mugume, and Raphael Schwere. 2019. “Towards Mutuality in International Museum…
Museum Cooperation between Africa and Europe: A New Field for Museum Studies
At a time of major transformations in the conditions and self-conceptions of cultural history and…
The Museums and Monuments Declaration
The Museums and Monuments Declaration outlines the national commitments and principles guiding the preservation and…
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