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National Museum of Rwanda

PO Box 630, Butare, Rwanda
250 530586
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Butare
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Description: Tradition remains alive in this modern museum, tastefully displaying many examples of African life and culture.
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Westlake Village, California
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

The museum tells the story of Rwanda in good detail with easy-to understand words and graphics. The native handicrafts are of good quality. I learn something every time I stop in for a visit when I'm in Butare. More

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Vancouver WA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Photos are not clear --- these are images of DIFFERENT sites. The National Museum in Butare is certainly worth a visit. Very informative, covering history, geography and more about the nation, place and people of Rwanda. The museums in Nyanza-Rukari, north of Butare, were also interesting, but completely different. The tour guide was quite the talker. The residence the Belgians... More

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Belgium
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012
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I know most people go to Rwanda for the gorillas and/or the Akagera, but if you have a little time, go to this museum. It's not huge, that's true, but that means you can see everything in detail. Ask Faustin, one of the guides, to give you a tour. He knows so much and you will make the most out... More

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Kampala, Uganda
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2011
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An Exhibit of Rwanda culture and history in one place. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2010
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The museum offers a comprehensive guide to Rwandese history in the pre-colonial and colonial periods, with fantastic collections of handmade housewares & clothing, great video of intore dancing, and an interesting preserved or replicated palace. Should be complemented by a trip to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre for a more complete picture of Rwanda's recent history. More

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Isle of Wight
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2006
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Easily the best place to visit in Butare is the national museum. Not only is it architectually stunning from the outside, but the design also lends itself to the construction of well orgainised and attractive displays too. The displays cover most categories that you would expect from a national museum: art, archaeology, history, geography, geology and ecology, but especially impressive... More

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Fleurance, France
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012
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Lyon, France
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2011
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Oelde, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2011
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Oost-Vlaanderen
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2010
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