Imagination Station in Makindye, Kampala: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide
Amusement and family entertainment in Makindye, Kampala
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An indoor creative play space on Makindye Hill in Kampala for children aged 0 to 7, with role play, art, building and sensory areas.
What is Imagination Station?
Imagination Station is an indoor creative play centre on Makindye Hill in Kampala, designed for children from about 0 to 7. It has role-play areas, art and craft tables, building zones and sensory play, with staff on hand and a coffee corner for parents.
Sessions are timed, and adults accompany children throughout. The space is calm, clean and designed for younger children, which makes it a good rainy-day option and a contrast to the city's louder amusement parks.
The centre provides structured creative play for younger children in a supervised indoor setting.
Imagination Station ticket prices 2026
| Visitor type | Adult | Child (0-7) | 0-7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | UGX 15 | UGX 15 | Free |
Open play reported at about USD 15 per child, with adults free. Sessions are timed and should be booked in advance.
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💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Book ahead Sessions are timed and fill up
- Best for under-7s Older siblings may be bored
- Bring socks Some play areas require them
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Good | Sensory and soft play with an adult |
| 3-5 years | Great | The core age for role play and art |
| 6-9 years | Good | Still fun, but near the top of the range |
| 10-12 years | Poor | Too young an offering |
| 13+ years | Poor | Not designed for older children |
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Key details
- Address
- 59 Makindye Hill, Makindye, Kampala, Kampala
- Opening hours
- Open play sessions; confirm days and times
- How long to plan
- 1 to 2 hours
- Suitable ages
- 0-7 years
- Setting
- Indoor
- Booking
- Book an open-play session in advance
- Payment accepted
- Cash or mobile money on arrival
What to expect when you visit
Book a session, arrive at the start time and settle in. Staff introduce the different play zones, and parents stay on site.
The session runs for about an hour, with art, role play and building. It suits toddlers and pre-schoolers best, and older siblings may find it too young.
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What ages is it for?
About 0 to 7.
Do parents stay?
Yes, adults accompany children throughout.
Do we need to book?
Yes, sessions are timed.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Safety notes
Staff supervise the play zones, but parents remain responsible for their children. Check small parts in the toddler area.
Tickets and costs
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Role play, art and craft, building zones, sensory play
Plan your visit
- Combine with
- Kabira Country Club
- Uganda Museum
- Ndere Cultural Centre
- What to bring
- Socks
- comfortable clothes
- a change of clothes for toddlers
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Imagination Station?
- Adults pay UGX 15 and children (ages 0-7) pay UGX 15. Children 0-7 enter free. Open play reported at about USD 15 per child, with adults free. Sessions are timed and should be booked in advance.
- What are the Imagination Station opening hours?
- Open play sessions; confirm days and times.
- How long do you need at Imagination Station?
- Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
- What payment methods does Imagination Station accept?
- Imagination Station accepts Cash or mobile money on arrival. It does not accept cash.
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