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Rwanda Art Museum

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Kanombe


Address

KK 106 St, Kigali, Rwanda

Contact

+250 730 741 108

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (410 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 5 pm

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  • 4/5 Liesel81 2 years ago on Google • 527 reviews
    The property used to be the residence of two former presidents hence formerly known as the presidential palace which gave insight to the way the presidents lived. There are two areas that can be visited the main building itself which houses artworks from mainly after the genocide. Some addressing the genocide, others about other subjects like traditional life in rwanda. The second part is the display of the remains of the plane of the rwandan president Juvénal Habyarimana that was shot down in April 1994. You are not allowed to take pictures inside of the building but outside and in the gardens. Visiting both sections as an international visitor cost 10000 rwf as of April 2021 However thanks Judith.M.M my guide I am now fully informed about the rwandan museum discounts that offers you a 30% off if you are going to visit all museums and you pay at once.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Catherine E. 2 years ago on Google • 158 reviews
    It is a nice place to visit. Territory is quite big as it is an old house of the ex president. The airplane peace's are right near his house where the crash took place. Incide the museum there are two floors with several paintings in each room. Grade around is really nice.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alain S. 3 years ago on Google • 49 reviews
    The place opened my eyes to art in Rwanda. This visit and the guidance and explanations of the tour guide made the place come alive, I felt sad, happy, scared and joy all just by immersing my self in the stories told by the arts. Please ask about the art depicting the story of Mugarura, Enjoy :-) . FYI, check the pic with announcements, one in particular, you have to remove your shoes before going inside the house.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Stephan M. 8 months ago on Google • 74 reviews
    Sadly, this place underwhelms immensely. The art isn’t curated in any coherent way and a lot of it is from the same artist. There is no information about the palace - no plaque or wall with basic information on who built it, who lived there, it’s purpose etc. Not one picture of what it used to look like on the inside (it’s been gutted of everything original but the floors and walls). The plane crash pieces are spread around a walled garden. Again, no information is provided - no wall about when the crash was, who was in the plane, what the investigation found, how it fits into the story of genocide, any pictures of the plane, etc. Huge opportunity for excellent historical and tourist attraction completely wasted. Far from city center. The woman at reception took us on a tour and she was lovely, but the entire experience lacked real information about Rwandan art, the presidential palace, and the plane crash. Save your money and skip it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ineza D. 1 year ago on Google • 47 reviews
    The museum has so many paintings and art from many local artists. It was interesting how we had to remove our shoes to get in, at least the time we went there, so it would be nice to go there with socks. It's 1500, to visit the museum and 10k to visit both the museum and the plane crush site ( my opinion it's not worth it) The time we visited there was no kids activity but there's a room for kids to color, paint which is good. It will be great to call in advance if you want to take your kids there. My kids enjoyed running outside. It is also a good venue for weddings, and there was a tennis court.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Russ K. 4 months ago on Google • 110 reviews
    I don't think the museum knows what it wants to be. It showcases some really great contemporary art and yet it is a building and grounds of great historical interest and that part is kind of a side gig. No great effort made for preservation or education and that's too bad! You have an escort the whole time but they are not a guide. They don't tell you anything about the building or the history
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Myra M. 1 year ago on Google • 36 reviews
    This museum is fairly new, but there's still a lot to see and learn. We're not allowed to take photos inside so you'll have to go and enjoy it yourself.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Potien T. 4 years ago on Google
    Price is affordable and parking available. Kids can access the facility free of charge for drawing. Their drawings are sprayed in a hall reserved for that.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lukas W. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting place with a very unique architectural style - but mostly something for art lovers Many pictures and creations of rwandan artists, often abstract, but no written interpretation and the guide couldn't always help But not a lot of information about the history of the house, wasting some potential in my opinion To visit the site of the airplane crash you have to pay extra (10k - which seems way to high) At least the gardens are included in the price for the museum, giving a little more insights
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert P. 2 years ago on Google
    Best art work and Museum history tour.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Divine 2 years ago on Google
    Very calm and quiet. I went there to play tennis but I ended up looking around. It's a beautiful place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ngenzi V. 4 years ago on Google
    The museum has a collection of Rwandan Contemporary Art with theme "Art for Peace" which is a reflection of the artists contribution to the reconciliation of Rwandans.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 akinnayajo d. 1 year ago on Google
    It's formerly a presidential library and was later renamed Rwanda Art Museum. Two Rwandan Presidents lived there and majority of the artefacts are still preserved. There's an entrance fee I can't remember, shoes and camera are not allowed in the museum. It's very clean so you have nothing to worry about. Collections from different Rwandan artists are on display there, as at my visit the theme of the Collections were art that symbolises Peace.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nelson N. 4 years ago on Google
    Art was good, was expecting more history on the house though. 10k entrance.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 May U. 4 years ago on Google
    It tells a story of a nation who ensured their history is preserved to help chart the course of a new and peaceful tomorrow. It's a place worth visiting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Plan B. 4 years ago on Google
    It's Welcoming

  • 4/5 SHEMÆ 1 year ago on Google
    Rwanda historic arts museum. Best place for artists and non artists

  • 5/5 Taita B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good art pieces displayed in the house. Got to see the plane crash site.

  • 1/5 Viateur U. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Byiza (Original) Byiza

  • 4/5 Abubakar B. 2 years ago on Google
    Well kept place and a history vile

  • 4/5 Dushy M. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the places you cant miss out on .This Museum is very contented and has a lot of memory that is artistic. Visit for more enjoyment

  • 5/5 Solange D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historic site in Rwanda because former house of a former president of Rwanda. (Original) Lieu historique au Rwanda car ancienne maison d'un ex-président du Rwanda.

  • 3/5 Jean de Dieu N. 4 years ago on Google
    Not sure

  • 5/5 David Alexander R. 1 year ago on Google
    A must visit in Kigali Great collection 🥰😎

  • 5/5 Honore A. 4 years ago on Google
    Visit rwanda

  • 2/5 Neo M. 7 months ago on Google
    Although the tour guide was pretty knowledgeable about the artwork, the tour itself was honestly underwhelming. No info about the presidential palace, either than that he lived there. It would've been great to hear more about the house - who build it, what each room was used for, the original furniture and see some form of pictures of the house before etc. The tour is separated into two parts - you can do the tour inside the house for 6000 francs or 10000 francs (5000 if you're a local) for the artwork in house and view of remains of the crashed plane. Not worth it.

  • 5/5 Vij B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice to see former President's house, especially the secret passage and remnants of plane crash

  • 5/5 Mahasin D. 6 months ago on Google
    There are so many beautiful visual art pieces. You won't regret going there.

  • 3/5 Moses V. 2 years ago on Google
    Freelance journalist, (I have been on Rwanda Broadcasting Agency for 1year as a news anchor/in Newsroom Department. RadioTV10 enternee for 6 months, In Production Room Department. And I've worked on FINE FM 93.1, 3years in Production Room contributing in Entertainment Shows. Infact i'm a good Documentary Journalist. About N.G.O; I've also worked 7years by serving the community via World Vision activities as a Volunteer since 2016. I've been Volunteering in Lawyers of Hope Company since 2019.

  • 5/5 Siv H. 8 months ago on Google
    Such an awesome place. Art stunning and changing. Kind staff. Knowledgrable as well

  • 2/5 Anton 1 year ago on Google
    The guide was nice but really shy, didn't really explain anything. The museum itself and not well maintained. For over 10k rwf Its kinda a waste

  • 1/5 Eve U. 11 months ago on Google
    The place is beautiful and very clean. However, the guide was rude and very dismissive when asked questions, which overall made the whole visit bad. I hope they fix the service.

  • 5/5 Theophile M. 7 months ago on Google
    Nice place with great neighboring. There are awesome bars and coffee shops.

  • 5/5 Dmitry D. 8 months ago on Google
    Not allowed for making photos inside

  • 5/5 Peter N. 4 years ago on Google
    It's the place that holds the memories of fomer president habyarimana.

  • 3/5 Dannisen C. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting place...but not for 10k Francs per head. Memorial Museum is way more interesting in terms of history telling ....

  • 3/5 Mario Daniel S. 4 years ago on Google
    Disappointing to find that they have removed all the furnitures of the former president and stopped explaining the history of the former president's life in the house, other than the plane remains. The art exhibited is great, but as presidential palace museum it was even greater.

  • 5/5 Abenaitwe B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very descent and organized

  • 4/5 Kevin O. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovers of art this is a great place for art exhibition

  • 5/5 Lucy M. 5 years ago on Google
    The place is so rich in information on the genocide. It gives artistic expression that is unique n emphasis the need for love, unity, forgiveness n reconciliation. Loved the fact that no photography is allowed in the presidential palace n to get in one has to remove their shoes, the place is sparkling clean, the staff are wow n give the place it's real meaning. U haven't been there? Please make plans to pay them a visit, u won't regret u did.

  • 5/5 Surajudeen A. 4 years ago on Google
    A former Presidential palace converted to a Museum. Have a feel of a palace while learning the history of Rwanda with arts contributed from all across Africa.

  • 5/5 Akimana D. 4 years ago on Google
    They good games for children, few for grown ups and on fair price, nice weeding venue

  • 4/5 Thousand Hills R. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 4/5 Serge H. 3 years ago on Google
    It's totally cool place and refreshing one

  • 5/5 yoweri m. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome place I would recommend everyone to pay a visit.

  • 4/5 Jean d'Amour U. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 4/5 Edmond Marie RUDAHUNGA C. 4 years ago on Google
    👍👍👍

  • 5/5 Kevin N. 4 years ago on Google
    Best place to visit

  • 5/5 alfatihah r. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ubumuntu (Original) Ubumuntu

  • 5/5 asenji D. 4 years ago on Google
    If you what to know more about history and how different artists express their own views just visit you Will have fun

  • 4/5 Kamali O. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a nice place

  • 4/5 Alba N. 4 years ago on Google
    👍

  • 5/5 Jack N. 4 years ago on Google
    There is every thing I wanted to know

  • 3/5 RUGANZI D. 4 years ago on Google
    If your taste is arts, the place will be recommended. Nonetheless a visit with the intent to explore the presidential palace, be advised it is no longer. Price is affordable and parking available. Kids can access the facility free of charge for drawing. Their drawings are sprayed in a hall reserved for that.

  • 1/5 innocent I. 4 years ago on Google
    Goog place

  • 4/5 kalaiarasan Jayaraman Make a M. 4 years ago on Google
    All people need to visit

  • 5/5 BATADIWA L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice historical place (Original) Nice historique place

  • 5/5 Faisal A. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place. If you love art, death and what not

  • 3/5 Ludwine M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great art and historical information

  • 5/5 Muzito A. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice gardens

  • 5/5 Djibu j. 4 years ago on Google
    Its a wonderful place

  • 1/5 Dolores N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very expensive for what to see (Original) Muy caro para lo q hay q ver

  • 5/5 james B. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing

  • 5/5 REGS ONLINE M. 4 years ago on Google
    Art is a key of knowledge

  • 4/5 Zainab O. 4 years ago on Google
    It was beautiful. Rwanda history is spectacular and it shows in the art and culture of the people. I would love to visit again.

  • 5/5 MR R. 5 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    This museum is fairly new, but there's still a lot to see and learn. We're not allowed to take photos inside so you'll have to go and enjoy it yourself. Good service


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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