The Uganda Museum is the oldest museum in East Africa and houses objects of archeological, paleontological,historical and ethnographical nature.The museums key functions are; research,collection,documentation,and exhibition.

History

Museum was officially established in 1908 and opened to the public in a Sikh Temple at Lugards Fort on old Kampala hill.

In 1941 the museum moved to Makerere School of Fine Art, under the curatorship of Margret Trowel.

In 1954 the Museum moved to its  present home  at Kitante Hill and celebrated 100 years of existence in 2008.

Vision

"Sustainably manage the museum and monuments in Uganda"

Goal

Secure Uganda's rich and vibrant heritage for humanity, through a harmonised coordination and partnership with the private sector.

Objectives

1. Sustainably manage and develop ugandas museums and monuments

2. Promote cultural heritage conservation through research and training

3. Mitigate negative impacts of development on cultural heritage

4. Promote heritage awareness programmes

Admission hours/fees

The museum is open to the  public everyday from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm. School groups will be allowed during week days only and should book earlier with the education office

Ugandan Adults 2,000 Ug shs

Ugandan Children 1,000 Ug shs

Non Ugandan Adults 5,000 Ug shs

Non Ugandan Children 1,500 Ug shs

Still camera 5,000 Ug shs

Video Camera 10,000 Ug shs