Kigulu Cultural Museum

Kigulu Cultural Museum

Exterior view of Kigulu Cultural Museum
Location of Kigulu Cultural Museum in Uganda
Location	Bulubandi, Nakigo Road, Iganga Municipality, Eastern Uganda
Coordinates	0°36′08″N33°29′10″E / 0.602342°N 33.48613°E / 0.602342; 33.48613
Type	Community museum
Director	Prince Ibrahim Kitaulwa
Owner	Kigulu Chiefdom / Uganda Community Museums Association

Kigulu Cultural Museum also known as Kigulu Cultural Museum-Iganga or Kigulu Chiefdom Cultural Museum is a Ugandan community museum located in Bulubandi, along Nakigo Road, in Iganga municipality eastern Uganda. ^[1]

The museum was founded by members of the Kigulu royal family including Prince Ibrahim Kitaulwa who currently serves as the chairperson of Uganda Community Museums Association (UCOMA). ^[2] It was founded to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Basoga in Kigulu chiefdom of the 11 chiefdoms of Busoga Kingdom. ^[3]

History

The museum is in an old building that once belonged to the Chief of Kigulu. The Kigulu royal family started and still runs the museum. Inside, you can see how people traditionally worshipped, local foods and medicines, royal items, crafts, and stories from the Basoga culture. ^{[4] [5]}

The museum's main goal is to teach young people about their culture and fight the loss of traditions caused by modern life, poor education, and outside influence. In 2023, the museum finished a research report and guide on local cultural stuff to help young Basoga people learn about cultural practices, ceremonies, and family histories that are fading away. ^[6]

Collections

• The 'Ikonero,' a classic four-legged wooden stool, stands for power in Basoga culture. ^[1]
• See items that show how Basoga society worked, like royal items, farm tools, cooking gear, and hunting tools. ^{[1] [4]}
• Display of oral literature, clan history, coming-of-age events, and wedding traditions. ^[4]

Gallery

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  Compound at Kigulu Cultural Museum
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  Entrance to Kigulu Cultural Museum Library
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  Traditional music instruments at Kigulu Cultural Museum
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  Royal regalia of Kigulu Chiefdom, Busoga Kingdom
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  Interior view of the museum library

See Also

• Uganda Museum
• Uganda National Cultural Centre
• Ssemagulu Royal Museum
• Ateker Cultural Centre
• St. Luke Community Museum
• Madi Community Museum
• Uganda Railway Museum

References

1. "Kigulu Cultural Museum". Uganda Community Museums. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
2. "Unlocking museums for education and research". Monitor. 2024-05-18. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
3. Jjingo, Ernest (2024-05-21). "Community museums lead way into deeper research about Ugandans' way of life". The Observer. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
4. "Nircle · Kigulu Cultural Museum – Echoes of the Busoga Kingdom | likes, comments. -". Nircle. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
5. pidadmin (2025-03-26). "Africa PID Alliance Partners with Kigulu Cultural Museum to Preserve Indigenous Knowledge Through Digital Innovation". Africa PID Alliance. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
6. "UCOMA » Kigulu Chiefdom Museum, in Iganga" . Retrieved 2025-09-03.