Highlights
Kigali Genocide Memorial
Moving, meaningful and promoting peace, the Kigali Genocide museum is the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims of the Rwandan Genocide of 1994. Educate yourself about this harrowing historical event as you browse several exhibitions, alongside a dedicated children’s memorial and beautiful gardens. A small shop sells high-quality arts and crafts that have been custom made for the Kigali Genocide Memorial by a local cooperative made up of widows of the Genocide.
Art and Culture
Kigali is an artistic and vibrant city with several photography centres, art galleries and artisan studios. Dedicated art tours incorporate public art, traditional dance and drumming, as well as an opportunity to meet with the city’s contemporary artists, learning more about their trade through interactive workshops.