Hilda Victoria Namulwana: Moving Culture from the Archives to the Streets

There is a certain magic in things that move. Often, we think of museums as static—quiet, hallowed halls where history sits behind glass. But this week, Ugandan culture is breaking those glass cases and taking its stories on the road.

Traditional Medicine in Transition, a collaborative research project, is launching its highly anticipated mobile museum exhibition. This isn’t just a collection of artifacts; it is a journey through the roots of Uganda’s healing traditions, bringing herbal knowledge and lived experiences directly to the heart of our communities.

The Visionaries: Tribe56 & Namulwana Hilda Victoria

The driving force behind this movement is Tribe56, a purpose-driven cultural expedition company that describes itself as the “cultural guardians of a land blessed with 56+ vibrant tribes.”

At the helm is Namulwana Hilda Victoria, the Founder and CEO of Tribe56. A distinguished cultural heritage storyteller (and a recent addition to our very own editorial team here at More Cream Than Coffee!), Hilda’s work focuses on bridging the gap between ancient heritage and modern conservation. To her, culture is a living breathing entity:

“At Tribe56, we believe culture is not static. It moves, grows, and it travels with people. This mobile museum is one way of carrying that knowledge forward.”

Mark Your Calendars: The 2026 Launch

If you are in Uganda this week, don’t miss the chance to experience this visual storytelling firsthand. The “Mobile Museum” will be stopping at two iconic locations:

• Wednesday, February 25, 2026: Launching at the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara.
• Friday, February 27, 2026: Arriving at the Uganda National Museum in Kampala.

What to Expect

This exhibition is the result of years of community-led research across Uganda. It’s a space to learn, reflect, and reconnect with:

• Visual Storytelling: A documentation of how traditional medicine lives and adapts.
• Plant Wisdom: Insights into the botanical heritage that has sustained generations.
• Voices of the People: Authentic stories from elders and practitioners who are the custodians of this wisdom.

At More Cream Than Coffee, we’re always inspired by initiatives that find the “cream”—that rich, essential part of our history—and stir it into the “coffee” of our modern lives. This exhibition is a perfect example of that blend.

Will you be joining us at the National Museum this Friday? Let us know in the comments!