Uganda Museums

There aren't many museums in western Uganda however here we present an online guide to the best of them. Part of the reason for the scarcity of museums is that the tourist industry in Uganda is underdeveloped, reflecting poor infrastructure, such as roads etc. However, the main reason is that there is little interest in museums or knowledge about the past among Ugandans themselves. Most are too busy coping with the present and worrying about the future to spend time reflecting on the past.

As one resident of Western Uganda recently stated about a local historical attraction, "For us, we do not know anything; we do not even need to know much". This is a shame, and some museums that have been developed in Uganda, often by elders who are anxious to preserve their rich cultural heritage, soon find themselves in financial difficulties and are forced to close. With no government grants and mainly limited to school trips, there aren't sufficient numbers of visitors to keep them going. So while you're in Uganda, take time out to visit the museums below and whilst not an actual museum, the Batwa Experience is also well worth a visit. It's like stepping back in time! Also check out our history guides to some of western Uganda's main towns