Kigali Genocide Memorial
Permanent memorial and education center dedicated to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. It serves as a final resting place for 250,000 victims and functions as a site for peace education and reconciliation. Read more…
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
Admission
Free entry; fee for audio guide; advance booking recommended
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Established in 1999 and officially opened in April 2004, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a permanent memorial to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The site serves as the final burial place for over 250,000 victims and functions as a national center for remembrance, education, and reconciliation.
The complex includes several educational exhibitions detailing the history of the genocide and genocidal violence on a global scale. Facilities on the grounds include a children's memorial, a documentation center, and an amphitheatre used for cultural events.
The grounds feature memorial gardens for reflection and houses a documentation center that preserves records related to the impact of the genocide, supporting its role as a center for peace education. The memorial is open to the public as a site of remembrance and learning.
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