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Things to do in Kampala, Central Region: The Best Museums
Near the banks of Lake Victoria, Kampala, the capital of Uganda, is a lively city with a long history. Before the British, the city was the capital of the Buganda Kingdom, and remains so to this day. The city sits on several hills, each housing an important government or religious building. Kasubi Hill is the home of the Kasubi Tombs, a sacred burial ground of Buganda Kings. The Uganda Museum sits atop Kololo Hill, and features a hands-on collection of traditional musical instruments.
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1. Destreet Art Studio & Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Social Innovation Museum
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
The Social Innovation Museum is a unique place that will inspire you to want to change the world. Social Innovations are dynamic and living, thereby you will see how they happen and be able to interact with our Social Innovators from the Social Innovation Academy (SINA). Scholars will give you a free tour (tips towards the museum encouraged) and tell you their story, what they are working on and show you our 25+ social enterprises and innovations. Some highlights are our upcycled buildings from plastic bottles and the beautiful hill where we are located. We also offer specific workshops (e.g. upcycling plastic bottle construction) and training in social innovation with our facilitators from the Social Innovation Academy (SINA).
Reviewed By MelissaR6 - Melbourne, Australia
This is such an inspiring place to visit. They are really making a difference to the lives of people and developing and delivering some great projects. Well worth supporting.
3. Umoja
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
4. Nommo Gallery
5. Gallery Antique
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Gallery Antique Uganda specialises in tribal art sculptures, masks, old bead work and pottery My name is Joe Nixon Ndyanabangi. I have been a dealer of tribal African art and antiquities for 20 years now and specialise in arts from the Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and South Sudan but also minimum artifacts from Rwanda and Burundi. The collections accumulated after 15 yrs running three gift shopsand purchasing a lot tribal art and after curating a contemporary art gallery – Tulifanya Gallery – for 12 years and owning three shops in Uganda. After a while I decided to specialise in old, authentic, field-collected pieces which I sell to reputable collectors and international dealers. For those who are curious enthusiasts, collecting or dealers, you are welcome to telephone us to view our humble gallery and showroom on Gayaza Road, eight miles from the city centre of Kampala.
Reviewed By joels0628 - Brooklyn, United States
The vibrancy of Kampala plays with all of your senses and, Gallery Antique curated by Joe and his staff, does not disappoint. Joe has masterfully acquired hundreds of authentic antique art pieces from the region and use the entire property to tastefully pepper the compound with artwork. You can find antique shields made of hippos hides, ceremonial masks, head rests, tapestries and many more. Most rewarding and beneficial is the wealth of knowledge and eye for detail which Joe effortless possess, is unparalleled. When in Kampala a visit to Gallery Antique is a must and ask to see Joe’s personal treasures. That’s the cherry on top.
6. Batwa Cultural Heritage
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
7. Uganda Museum
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3.5 based on 379 reviews
Though larger and more diverse collections are housed elsewhere, the hands-on traditional drums and other musical instruments are the highlight of this modest collection.
Reviewed By peteroE2439MS
The museum is above average. It did give me a good overview of the the country from colonisation by the British until present day. Just not sure where Leonardo da vinci fits into the middle of this. Keep of the good work!
8. Afriart Gallery
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
