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Step inside Uganda’s
heritage

Explore our galleries, collections and heritage sites through immersive 360° virtual rooms. Walk through the ethnography gallery, examine 20-million-year-old fossil hominoids, or wander the rock art caves of Nyero — all from your screen.

26 Virtual rooms
200,000+ Artefacts digitised
5 Museum sites

Featured Room

Free

The Power of Milk — Igongo Cultural Centre

The Power of Milk is a permanent exhibition at the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara, south-west Uganda, opened on 30 September 2017. It is one of four exhibitions co-created by the Points of View museum cooperation project between the Uganda…

1 hotspots ~15 min Igongo Cultural Centre, Mbarara
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All Virtual Rooms

Browse our complete catalogue of 360° experiences. Free rooms are open to everyone; premium rooms offer deeper, curator-guided immersion.

How It Works

01

Choose a room

Browse our catalogue of free and premium virtual experiences spanning all four museum sites and heritage locations.

02

Explore in 360°

Navigate galleries, zoom into artefacts, and listen to curator narration. Works on desktop, mobile, and VR headsets.

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Go deeper

Unlock premium rooms for extended tours, 3D artefact models, downloadable guides and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

Premium Access

Support the museum and unlock the full virtual experience.

Single Room
UGX 5,000

per room · 48-hour access

  • Full 360 room access
  • Curator audio narration
  • High-resolution zoom
  • Shareable link
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Most popular Explorer Pass
UGX 20,000

all rooms · 30-day access

  • All premium rooms unlocked
  • 3D artefact models
  • Downloadable gallery guides
  • Priority new room access
  • Behind-the-scenes content
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Annual Membership
UGX 50,000

per year · unlimited access

  • Unlimited premium rooms
  • Early access to new exhibitions
  • Free on-site museum admission
  • Member newsletter
  • 10% museum shop discount
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All payments are processed securely. Revenue supports museum conservation, digitisation and community education programmes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What devices are supported?

Virtual rooms work on any modern browser — desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. For the most immersive experience, use a VR headset (Oculus Quest, HTC Vive) or view in full-screen on a large display.

What is included in free rooms?

Free rooms provide the full 360° gallery walkthrough with informational text labels on key artefacts. Premium rooms add curator audio narration, high-resolution artefact zoom, 3D models, and downloadable educational guides.

How do I access premium rooms?

You can purchase access to individual rooms, buy an Explorer Pass for 30-day access to all premium rooms, or join as an annual member. Payments are processed securely via Pesapal (mobile money, Visa, Mastercard).

Can I use virtual rooms for teaching?

Yes. Our virtual rooms are designed for both individual and classroom use. Teachers can project rooms on a shared screen, and we offer downloadable lesson plans linked to each room. Contact our education team for group access pricing.

How often are new rooms added?

We release new virtual rooms quarterly as our digitisation programme expands. Annual members and Explorer Pass holders get early access to new rooms before public release.

What internet speed do I need?

Virtual rooms load progressively and work on connections as low as 3G. For the best experience with high-resolution imagery, we recommend at least 5 Mbps.

Nothing beats the real thing

Visit the museum
in person

Virtual rooms are a window into our collections. To experience the full depth of Uganda’s heritage, plan a visit to the National Museum in Kampala or one of our regional sites.

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