Uganda Martyr's museum
About This Museum
It's a startling truth that this serene place commemorates a site of immense violence, where 32 young men were executed for their faith in 1886. Now, the museum doesn't shout for attention; it sits quietly, a modern structure of warm, earthy bricks and sweeping, curved roofs that seem to embrace the landscape. Inside, the air is cool and still, leading you past poignant displays of simple personal effects—a wooden bowl, a rosary—that make the martyrs' story heartbreakingly tangible. The journey culminates in the vast, sun-drenched basilica nearby, creating a powerful dialogue between intimate history and monumental remembrance.
Collection Highlights
You'll find the rudimentary shackles and ropes used in the martyrs' captivity, a collection of spears and blades that are chilling in their simplicity, and beautifully crafted contemporary artworks that reimagine the sacrifice through a modern Ugandan lens.
Visitor Information
Come with time to reflect; it's more than a checklist stop. It's located right by the major pilgrimage site at Namugongo, so expect it to be especially busy around Martyrs' Day on June 3rd.
Architecture & Building
A contemporary African design using local brickwork and large, gracefully arched roofs that echo traditional forms while feeling entirely modern and peaceful.
