Fort Lugard
About This Museum
People come to Fort Lugard for one reason: to stand on the very hill where modern Kampala began. It's not a grand, polished castle but a quiet, grassy knoll with crumbling walls that whisper stories of colonial ambition. The real magic isn't inside a building—it's the staggering 360-degree view of the entire city sprawling out below you. You leave feeling like you’ve touched the quiet, historical heartbeat of this otherwise bustling capital.
Collection Highlights
The main exhibit is the view itself, but you'll find a few old British cannons silently guarding the perimeter and informational plaques that tell the complex tale of Frederick Lugard's arrival.
Visitor Information
It's super easy to find in Old Kampala, and since it's primarily an open-air site, you can just wander up. Go late afternoon for the best light and cooler temperatures.
Architecture & Building
You see mostly the remnants of earthwork fortifications rather than a standing structure, with low stone walls marking where the original fort once stood.
Contact & Location
Address: Fort Lugard, Old Kampala Road, Old Kampala, Central, Kampala Capital City, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda
Phone: +256 730 419488
