Uganda Museums and Monuments

Uganda Museums and Monuments HEITAGE FOR HUMANITY

The Uganda Museum conserves, protects and promotes the cultural and natural heritage of Uganda.The Uganda Museum is the oldest museum in East Africa and holds specimen of historical,cultural,technological and art material .

03/09/2026

A LEGACY BEYOND THE CROWN 👑

Some lives are measured in years. Others are measured by the lives they touched, the memories they created, and the legacy they leave behind.

Today, we remember King Oyo not only for the crown he carried, but for the story, the heritage, the people, and the generations connected to his reign.

The crown may fall silent, but its legacy never fades. The throne may stand still, but the memories live on.
And though the journey has come to an end, the impact remains woven into the hearts of those who witnessed it.
People like you are never truly gone.

They live on in the stories we tell, the traditions we preserve, and the inspiration they leave for the sector like Tourism WTD2026

28/08/2026

The Staff of the Uganda National Museum join the Royal Family and the people of Tooro Kingdom in mourning His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, King of Tooro.

We honor his remarkable contribution to the preservation of our cultural heritage. His legacy of unity and peace will forever inspire us.

May His Majesty rest in eternal Peace 🙏

17/07/2026

Officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Department of Museums and Monuments, led by the Acting Commissioner, Dr. Jacqueline Nyiracyiza Besigye, yesterday conducted a site visit to assess progress at the Uganda Museum.

During the visit, Dr. Besigye highlighted several developments at the museum, undertaken with government support and through the Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP) and other stakeholders.

She noted that the renovated structure will soon be open to the public. The upgrade will strengthen conservation efforts and improve the management of museum collections. It will also ease research through digitalization and modern storage facilities.

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Plot No. 5 Kira Road
Kampala
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Monday 10:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:30
Thursday 10:00 - 17:30
Friday 10:00 - 17:30
Saturday 10:00 - 17:30
Sunday 10:00 - 17:30

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