Uganda Museum
East Africa's oldest museum, holding ethnographic collections, traditional musical instruments, and archaeological finds. Outdoors, traditional houses from across Uganda are on display.
The Uganda Museum was founded in 1908 and is now located on Kitante Road. It displays everyday objects, hunting tools, traditional musical instruments, archaeological discoveries, and natural history specimens from Uganda's many peoples. Visitors may try out various traditional drums and instruments. The outdoor cultural village recreates traditional thatched houses from different regions of Uganda. The exhibits are rather old-fashioned, but they are rich in information and make an excellent introduction to Uganda's ethnic diversity. Admission is about UGX 5,000–10,000, and photography may cost extra. It is about 3 km from the city center and can be combined with a visit to the Kasubi Tombs on the same day.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Makerere University
- Independence Monument
- Uganda National Cultural Centre
- Nakasero Market
- Uganda National Mosque (Gaddafi Mosque)
- Owino Market (St. Balikuddembe Market)
- Bahá'í House of Worship, Kampala
- Kasubi Tombs