Festivals & Events

Festivals and Events

A celebration of Rwandan creativity and nature.

Kigali Cultural Village

A traditional market space where local artisans & food vendors exhibit and trade their goods, the Kigali Cultural Village also hosts events, workshops, festivals and music.

Museums & Art Galleries

From artefacts dating back to the olden days to contemporary art, Rwanda’s museums and galleries make for an interesting insight into that which makes us who we are.

Traditions

Rwandan culture has many traditions including traditional Intore dancing, basketry and Umuganda.

King’s Palace

Ethnographic Museum

The Ethnographic Museum, also known as the National Museum, houses perhaps the finest ethnographic collection in East Africa.

Rwanda Art Museum

Formerly the Presidential Palace Museum,

Kigali Genocide Memorial

The Kigali Genocide Memorial at Gisozi is where 250,000 victims have been buried.

Kandt House Museum

The Kandt House Museum looks at colonialism in relation to Rwanda,

Museum of the Environment

The Museum of the Environment is an educational centre,