The most important memorial in Rwanda. Built in Gisozi, 10 mins from city centre, it commemorates the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. Over 250,000 victims are interred here in mass graves. Visitor centre has three permanent exhibitions on history leading up to genocide, managed by Aegis Trust and Kigali City Council. A place of remembrance and learning, photography inside is prohibited.
Founded in 2012 by brothers Emmanuel Nkuranga and Innocent Nkurunziza, Kigali's leading contemporary art hub. Provides space for 10 artists-in-residence, gallery, and weekly traditional dance classes. Vibrant murals outside, paintings, sculptures inside, mission is to spur creativity for social and economic growth.
Community-based gallery teaching traditional dancing, drumming, and performance to disadvantaged children and street kids. Hosts 17 artists-in-residence from Great Lakes region. Collection of paintings, sculptures, crafts, with workshop space.
Iconic domed landmark on KG2 Roundabout, next to Radisson Blu. Africa's Leading Conference Centre (World Travel Awards 2017). 2,600 seat auditorium, shaped like traditional Rwandan palace, lights up at night in national colors. Business hub of Kigali.
Equestrian and outdoor adventure park atop Mount Kigali in Nyamirambo. Horseback riding, trail rides, zip lines, archery, mountain biking, quad bikes. Panoramic views over Kigali city. Great for half-day getaway with café on site.
Founded in 2009 in the former residence of President Juvénal Habyarimana (until 1994). Located 4km east of Kigali International Airport in Kanombe, Nyarugunga, Kicukiro. Now holds contemporary Rwandan and African art, plus exhibits on Rwandan history. Includes kids' art room.
Former home of German explorer and first colonial governor Richard Kandt (1907) on Nyarugenge Hill. Now Natural History Museum under Institute of National Museums of Rwanda. Shows evolution of life, flora/fauna of Nyungwe, Akagera, Volcanoes parks, geology of Rwanda, German-Rwanda shared history and live snakes exhibit. Best panoramic view of Mt Kigali, Mt Jali, Mt Shyorongi.
Cultural walking tour run by Nyamirambo Women's Center (NWC). Takes you through Kigali's most vibrant, multicultural neighborhood — local markets, homesteads, hair salons, mosques, tailors. You get to try local snacks, learn about women's empowerment projects. Book in advance.