Uganda Museums
Everything you need to know before visiting Uganda's museums — opening hours, admission, tours, facilities and directions.
Book a TourPractical Info
| Ugandan Citizens | Free |
| East African Residents | UGX 5,000 |
| International Visitors | UGX 10,000 |
| Students & Children | Half Price |
Free admission on International Museum Day (18th May)
Exhibitions & Collections
The Uganda Museum holds East Africa's most treasured cultural and natural heritage collections. Discover our exhibitions, galleries and outdoor experiences.
View Upcoming Events →Uganda's history through early hominid fossils from Napak and Moroto, stone tools spanning millions of years, and Iron Age artefacts tracing human civilisation in the Great Lakes region.
Over 200 traditional instruments from more than 30 ethnic groups, royal drums of Buganda, adungu harps of the Acholi, textiles, regalia, crafts and ceremonial objects.
Uganda's remarkable biodiversity through expertly preserved specimens — towering elephant skeletons, the rare mountain gorilla exhibit, and the famous Ugandan kob diorama.
Historic vehicles, traditional Ganda huts and large-scale artefacts in the museum's garden courtyard — offering a unique perspective on Uganda's modern history.
Photographs, documents, maps and oral histories from Uganda's colonial era through independence — a vital resource for researchers and historians.
Heritage trees planted by visiting dignitaries since the early 1900s, peaceful outdoor seating, and occasional cultural performances in Uganda's most storied grounds.
Guided Experiences
Expert-led tours and education programmes for individuals, groups, and schools. Our curators and educators bring the collections to life.
A 90-minute journey through the museum's highlights with expert guides. Tours depart daily at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Book a Tour →Curriculum-aligned tours for primary and secondary schools. Hands-on workshops include artefact handling and traditional crafts.
Enquire →Scholars and students can access the research collections and archives by appointment. Our curators provide expert guidance.
Learn More →Tailored tours for corporate groups, diplomats and special delegations. Available outside regular hours on request.
Request →Amenities
Wheelchair ramps, accessible restrooms and audio guides for visitors with disabilities.
Free parking available on the museum grounds for private vehicles and tour coaches.
The museum café serves light meals, snacks and beverages in a shaded outdoor setting.
Browse books, crafts, replica artefacts and cultural souvenirs at the museum gift shop.
Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the museum galleries and public areas.
Clean restroom facilities available near the main entrance and in each gallery wing.
Directions
5-7 Kira Road, Kampala, Uganda
Located on Kira Road, off Bombo Road, near Wandegeya. 10 minutes from Kampala city centre.
Plan your visit today and discover thousands of artefacts, exhibitions, and living cultural traditions.
