The Kigali Genocide Memorial

The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a memorial and museum in the capital where more than 250,000 victims are buried, among the roughly one million people killed in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Its exhibitions tell how the genocide unfolded and what followed, including the country's reconciliation efforts.

What to look for

• The memorial and gardens - the mass graves and gardens of remembrance.
• The exhibition - the dignified museum telling the history.
• The children's room - the memorial to child victims.
• The wider context - the history and the path to reconciliation.

When to go

Year-round; the memorial is open most days, and the annual commemoration period, Kwibuka, begins in April. A visit takes about half a day, and an audio guide is available.

What to expect

This is a place of mourning and remembrance, and visitors are expected to keep quiet. The exhibits show the killings directly and are not suitable for young children. Photography is restricted.

Nearby

Central Kigali, a notably clean and safe capital, surrounds it; the gorillas are to the north.

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