Exhibitions, workshops
and cultural events
From curated exhibitions and public lectures to school holiday camps and heritage celebrations, the Uganda National Museum is a living space for learning, creativity and community gathering.
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Recurring Programmes
Activities that run on a regular schedule across the year.
Weekend Family Tours
Guided gallery walk for families with hands-on object-handling sessions. Free with museum admission.
Museum After Hours
Evening access to galleries with live performances, artist talks and refreshments. Extended hours until 9 PM.
Heritage Lecture Series
Public talks by curators, archaeologists and historians on Uganda’s cultural heritage and new research findings.
Children’s Workshop Camp
Week-long hands-on workshops in pottery, barkcloth making, traditional music and archaeological dig simulations.
Heritage Dates
Annual commemorations and international observances celebrated at our museums and heritage sites.
International Day for Monuments & Sites
Open access to gazetted sites including Bigo bya Mugenyi, Nyero, and Patiko Fort.
International Museum Day
Free admission across all five museums, special exhibitions and community programmes.
Martyrs Day
Cultural exhibitions at the Uganda Martyrs Shrine commemorating this national heritage event.
Independence Day
Special exhibitions at the Independence Monument and the National Museum celebrating Uganda’s history.
Barkcloth Festival
Celebrating Uganda’s UNESCO-recognised barkcloth making tradition with demonstrations and workshops.
Imbalu Cultural Festival
Exhibitions and cultural exchanges linked to the Embalu celebrations of Eastern Uganda.
Our Venues
Events take place across our five museum sites and at gazetted national monuments.
Uganda National Museum
Kampala · Kira Road
Main galleries, lecture hall, grounds & Transport GalleryKabale Regional Museum
Kabale · Southwestern Uganda
Kigezi heritage collectionsSoroti Regional Museum
Soroti · Eastern Uganda
Teso cultural heritageMoroto Museum
Moroto · Karamoja
Karamojong culture & paleontologyFort Portal Museum
Fort Portal · Western Uganda
Rwenzori region heritageHost your event
at the museum
The Uganda National Museum grounds, lecture hall and galleries are available for corporate events, cultural launches, exhibitions and community gatherings. Contact us to discuss your requirements.