Uganda Railway Museum Travel Guide: Top Sights in Uganda, Tours &

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Uganda Railway Museum- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Uganda; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Uganda Railway Museum, located at the Jinja Railway Station along the Jinja-Iganga Highway, preserves the history of the country's railway system from its colonial origins to post-independence developments. Opened in March 2022, the museum is housed in a historic 1928 building and features artifacts, photographs, and exhibits that highlight the railway's role in Uganda's economic and social transformation. Visitors can explore a restored locomotive with a cinema section showing a documentary on railway history and participate in guided tours and themed events. Managed by the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda in partnership with Uganda Railways Corporation, the museum also hosts a monthly market and a railway-themed café.

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Reviews of Uganda Railway Museum

The Guide

4
Reviewed: 2025-02-25

When it comes to Uganda's transport evolution. This place has the best information, I would recommend everyone to visit. There's a nice restaurant on site, coffee nice meals
Janet Mumbi

5
Reviewed: 2025-01-03

Interesting and educational place to visit while in Jinja. Amazed that Uganda actually had a great railway network but the same was destroyed by the of rails which have been sold as scrap metal. Extremely sad.
Judith Bridget Niwamanya

5
Reviewed: 2025-01-02

Wow I loved to see our heritage preserved I have always loved the kinawataka song by Jimmy Katumba...It came to reality when i visited the railway museum.
Elizabeth Awori

5
Reviewed: 2024-08-17

My tour guide (Laban) took me around the museum and talked me through the history of Uganda's railway. It was an interesting experience.
Alice Parlett

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-25

This place is so awesome! It's very informative, interactive, and about the perfect length. You get to go inside an old train and see old artefacts. Entry is 5k for Ugandans or $5 for tourists. The little cafe is also super cute. We enjoyed a soda there after.