Rwanda Genocide Museum

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(2.9K) · History museum in Kigali, Rwanda
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A permanent National genocide memorial in remembrance of more than one million victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The …

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Jan 8, 2025
Incredibly educational, yet heartbreaking. After checking into the hotel and grabbing lunch, this was our very first stop. I think it gave us a greater understanding on this country and its people an… Full review by ajkrzyzak
Dec 25, 2024
We had very limited time in Kigali, but we had to make time to visit the museum. I was so glad we did, it is an amazing experience. Very sombre but done very well. Beautiful grounds and the exhibits … Full review by michaellW9274GG
Dec 21, 2024
Very informative. You are not allowed to take photos within certain aspects of the museum while learning about this crucial aspect of history. Full review by Paradise39020505752
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How far is this place from the Kigali city centre ?I am in Kigali for 2 days and that too on a budget. Can I do it easily and …
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How far is this place from the Kigali city centre ?I am in Kigali for 2 days and that too on a budget. Can I do it easily and what's the entry fees or guide fees if applicable. Lastly what's the best way of getting there?cheers and thanks in advance
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Hi, all distances in Kigali are maximum 20 minutes by car. The Memorial is about 15 minutes... be prepared to spend about 1-1. 5 h in there.
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hello. actually, I would like to know how much it costs someone who wanna visit either a local or a foreigner. Thanks
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The genocide memorial is free but they rely on donations. If you hire an audio kit (I think it might have been about USD10 ) that is considered a donation but you dont need to as it is very …
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The genocide memorial is free but they rely on donations. If you hire an audio kit (I think it might have been about USD10 ) that is considered a donation but you dont need to as it is very well described inside
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Are you open Easter Sunday?
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Dear Roberta, It's most likely that they're open on Easter Sunday, I know that they're open all days
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Am planning to bring students aged between 11 and 13. Are children allowed?
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I would be extremely careful tacking youngsters to the museum - it could be very traumatic.
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How much is admission with a headset?
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I just checked on their website, and it says 12 000 rwf (15$US).
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