Uganda Museum, National museum in Kampala, Uganda
The Uganda Museum is a national museum in Kampala that houses collections of traditional musical instruments, archaeological finds, and ethnographic objects. The exhibition includes over 100,000 historical items that document the daily life and traditions of various ethnic groups across the country.
The museum was founded in 1908 and was the first museum institution in East Africa, initially housed in a small temple. Over time the institution grew and became an important guardian of Uganda's cultural heritage.
The museum displays crafts and ritual objects from various Ugandan communities that visitors can see in the exhibition halls. These items show how they were part of daily life and ceremonies for the people who made and used them.
The museum is located on Kitante Hill in central Kampala and is accessible daily with guided tours available through the collections. Visitors should allow time to explore the different exhibition areas and can learn more about individual items from staff on site.
Behind the building designed by architect Ernst May is a cultural village that shows traditional Ugandan living arrangements. This section gives visitors a practical look at how people lived in different regions of Uganda.
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