Kigali Genocide Memorial
Kigali Genocide Memorial
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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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 memorial is a place of remembrance and learning where more than 250,000 victims of the Genocide have been laid to rest. Many people who lost loved ones in the Genocide visit to remember and grieve. There is no entrance fee and donations are gratefully accepted.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- William SSan Francisco, California685 contributionsA not so subtle reminder of the evil in the worldDon't miss this. We were saddened so severely that we couldn't finish the tour. How could this happen and why? All this started because somebody didn't possess 10 cows????? The a-hole colonists, invaders destroyed the lives of millions of people. The atrocities rival the nazi's.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 3, 2023
- VeronikaWindhoek, Namibia52 contributionsProof of resilienceA well narrated story of the dark past. This place tells a story of resilience and forgiveness of the Rwandan people. Well done to the government of Rwanda for displaying this information for us to read at no cost.Visited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten December 13, 2023
- carolinenyc2015New York City, New York32 contributionsPowerful and educational — a must seePowerful and educational This is a must see in Kigali. We visited with friends who are locals who helped us get a beautiful flower arrangement of roses but you can also get single roses at the entrance. There is a good audio tour and plenty to read in the exhibit. We went when rhetorical memorial opened, and it was busy but not too crowded. It is powerful and intense — and very worthwhile.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten September 6, 2024
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Katy, TX8 contributions
Feb 2021
Please be emotional and Mentally prepare. I recommend a tour guide because we got so much more insight and personal experiences, that made the tour more heart moving.
Please do DONATE.
Please be respectful.
It is an event that made Rwanda today.
Pictures are allowed inside but you have to pay a fee.
Please do DONATE.
Please be respectful.
It is an event that made Rwanda today.
Pictures are allowed inside but you have to pay a fee.
Written February 26, 2021
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Roxtor
Nova Scotia, Canada568 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
This memorial is a must visit when in Kigali. At first I was reluctant to go because of the horrors it memorializes but I’m now glad I went. There are both inside displays and outside memorials to visit. The lead up, events, aftermath, effect and outlook are all well presented here so allow a couple of hours. The most powerful exhibit is the children’s room which may be too overwhelming for some. The outside areas would be good to spend some time in after the inside exhibits. Not the sort of place where you get back in the car and drive off to lunch. There is no charge but there is a charge for the electronic headsets that tell you what you’re looking at. This memorial makes the horrors of the recent past very real.
Written September 24, 2021
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Eric T
Chappaqua, NY179 contributions
Mar 2020
This day will stick with me for quite some time. I learned so much about the atrocities committed in Rwanda in 1994, and the information was presented very clearly. The layout of the museum was easy to follow and had great displays in multiple languages. Anyone visiting Rwanda must experience this to really know where they are. So moving.
Written March 1, 2020
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Thomas R
35 contributions
Jan 2022
We had about two hours planned for this and wish we had more time. It is well designed to tell the story and help you understand how the unimaginable can happen. The reconcilation process that has helped Rwanda become such a success is also well told. Don't miss this if you are in Rwanda.
Written February 7, 2022
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lil'dog
Tallahassee, FL229 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
Paul our guide from shadows of africa "a first class act company!" had stayed up the night before our visit and over a camp fire explained how his life changed over the events. It prepaired us a bit to what we would witness the next day.
Being honest we did not want to go before our talk but we are certainly glad our minds were changed.
I will give 50 stars to the people the put together the museum and recorded the stories. We were kept on edge and wanted to keep learning more and more. The stories abour Rwanda's past also included many other events world wide.
I never thought i would say it but put aside 2 hours and visit. It is free and worth every minute.
Thank you to shadows of.africa and Paul for takimg us and helping us understand your past.and appreciate ypur present.
Lastly, Rwanda is a really nice country. You can even bring or rent some gold.clubs a play a super super nice course.
Best and travel well
Being honest we did not want to go before our talk but we are certainly glad our minds were changed.
I will give 50 stars to the people the put together the museum and recorded the stories. We were kept on edge and wanted to keep learning more and more. The stories abour Rwanda's past also included many other events world wide.
I never thought i would say it but put aside 2 hours and visit. It is free and worth every minute.
Thank you to shadows of.africa and Paul for takimg us and helping us understand your past.and appreciate ypur present.
Lastly, Rwanda is a really nice country. You can even bring or rent some gold.clubs a play a super super nice course.
Best and travel well
Written February 10, 2022
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DevonKathleen
Devon27 contributions
Aug 2022
A profoundly moving experience that will stay with me forever. The narrative and accompanying imagery pulls no punches so be aware of this but the story of reconciliation and forgiveness is also powerful. The children’s room moved me more than I can say.
Written August 13, 2022
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Ellen M
Belgium498 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Very impressive. Not to be missed when you are in Kigali. Admission is free and you can rent a headset for $20. The explanation via headset is not essential - you can also follow the layout of the museum perfectly by reading the pancartes in English and French.
Written September 26, 2023
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OJodds
Trøndelag, Norway29 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
Very good musuem. Multimediapart is good which shows good what happend. Good explanations in english. I stayed in about 90 minutes, but could easily have stayed longer. Last part of museum is explaining other genosides and how the international community have handled each situation.
Written June 15, 2022
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CR2015BXL
Brussels, Belgium1,623 contributions
Sep 2024 • Business
Staff extremely rude - they want 20 USD donation although it says it’s free. Another 20 for the audioguide. If you don’t pay and/or take it they are rude. Charge from the beginning if you need funding, although this should be for free!
Exhibition is excellent and detailed.
Exhibition is excellent and detailed.
Written September 8, 2024
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Schhel
Kigali, Rwanda191 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Obviously a must do visit if you are in Kigali, out of respect for the dead and recent history. However I found the place rather underwhelming. It’s mostly text and photos and you gain little extra knowledge compared to reading a website. Audio is very brief and adds little value. There is little artifact and it’s not that well structured, with very small and brief texts. An update would be welcome as it seems not to have been touched in 15 years
Written December 22, 2022
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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
Written February 11, 2020
Hi it is in the city centre so you wont travel far. as far as i remember there wasnt a fee but you had to pay for the equipment you need for guidance around . i dont remember how much but it was worth it. hope this helps
Written February 12, 2020
Elysee2000
Kigali, Rwanda
hello. actually, I would like to know how much it costs someone who wanna visit either a local or a foreigner. Thanks
Written November 6, 2019
So many bad responces here. It is FREE!!!!!! You can donate if you wish before or after. Your choice but zero preasure either way.
We did not want to go but am happy we did. Was amazimg is so many ways.
Way better than our USA new york museum !!!
Written February 10, 2022
Hi. Will the memorial be opened on easter day and labour day (May 1st) ? Thanks
Written February 22, 2019
Will the memorial be open on easter and on labor day ?
Written February 22, 2019
Hallo
Do I get to pay entrance for the memorial or any costs?
Written September 17, 2017
Yes you need to pay admission...
Written October 9, 2017
domidiji
Orlando, Florida
Are children allowed in the memorial center? Any age range limit?
Written August 15, 2017
Yes they are. There were groups of Rwandan school children there when we were there.
Children might find it a bit upsetting but so did we.
It may also mean more to them because it is fairly recent.
Written August 15, 2017
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