Institutional members
Registered museums, monuments, cultural institutions, or heritage sites.
Membership
Secure a seat at the table where Uganda's heritage is shaped.
Membership is open to all institutions and individuals actively involved or interested in the preservation and management of Uganda's heritage resources — including museums, monuments, natural heritage sites, art galleries, private collectors, licensed dealers and intangible heritage practitioners.
Categories of membership
Four categories, as set out in Article 4.2
Custodians of the 303 sites declared under Statutory Instrument No. 69 of 2024 join as Institutional members.
Individual members
Professionals, conservators, or heritage practitioners.
Associate members
Students, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, or local government entities.
Honorary members
Individuals or organisations recognised for exceptional contributions to heritage protection. By invitation.
Voting rights are set out in Article 5.3. Institutional members cast their vote through a formally appointed representative.
Annual membership fees
Fees for the first financial year
Set by the Interim Executive Board under Article 18.5. All fees are in Uganda Shillings (UGX) and payable annually.
Institutional
| Membership type | Description | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 · Small | Revenue under UGX 50M; 5 or fewer staff | 250,000 |
| Tier 2 · Medium | Revenue over UGX 50M; high-visitation or commercial sites | 300,000 |
| Tier 3 · Large | Major national or private attractions and enterprises | 500,000 |
Individual
| Membership type | Description | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | Professionals, conservators and heritage practitioners, such as freelance curators, architects or archaeologists | 100,000 |
Associate
| Membership type | Description | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|
| Student | Students pursuing heritage-related fields | 30,000 |
| NGO / Academic / Local government | Non-governmental organisations, academic institutions and departments, or local government entities | 150,000 |
Private collectors & licensed dealers
Eligible for membership under Article 4.1. The category of membership is confirmed by the Membership Committee on admission.
| Membership type | Description | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|
| Collector / Dealer | Licensed dealers, private collectors and practitioners | 150,000 |
Honorary
Conferred by invitation in recognition of exceptional contributions to heritage protection.
Your rights & obligations
What membership means
Every registered member may
- Participate in the activities of MMAU
- Vote and be elected to office (Institutional and Individual members)
- Access training, networking and partnership opportunities
- Receive official information and reports from MMAU
Every member agrees to
- Abide by the Constitution, the Code of Conduct and all lawful decisions of MMAU
- Pay the prescribed membership fees and annual subscriptions
- Actively promote and uphold the objectives of the Association
- Contribute up to UGX 20,000 to the Association's liabilities if it is wound up (Article 4.5)
Programmes in development
What we are building for members
These programmes are being established in line with the objectives of the Constitution. None is operational yet; members will be informed as each one launches.
For heritage sites
In development- Regulatory liaison with MTWA
- Advocacy for fiscal incentives and Conservation Tax Credits
- Legal Defense Fund and vetting of Heritage Conservation Agreements
- Recognition of collections and IP as collateral
For professionals
In development- Competency-Based Certification and Professional Roster
- Certified CPD and sector job boards
- Research publication and permit support
- Mentorship and educational toolkits for students
For everyone
In development- MMAU SACCO: low-interest capital for site stabilisation, equipment and matching funds
- Fair Market Finder's Reward Policy advocacy
- Ethical de-accessioning and trading protocols
- Preferred status for joint heritage projects
How to join
From application to membership
- ApplySubmit the short application below. The Secretariat will share the formal Membership Application Form.
- Payment detailsThe Secretariat sends payment instructions for your category directly to you.
- Confirm paymentShare your transaction confirmation with the Secretary.
- AdmissionApproved by the Membership Committee and confirmed by the Executive Board (Article 4.3). You receive a digital membership certificate.
Protect yourself. MMAU only sends payment instructions after you have applied, and only from mmaofuganda@gmail.com or WhatsApp +256 748 990 374. Do not pay anyone who contacts you from another number or address claiming to represent MMAU.
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