Ethnographic Museum

The Ethnographic Museum contains seven galleries displaying historical artifacts, archaeological items, and traditional tools used in Rwandan daily life through the centuries.

Established in 1989 through support from the Belgian government and King Badouin, the museum stands as Rwanda's primary institution for cultural preservation.

Each exhibition section presents different aspects of Rwandan society, from farming practices and cattle breeding to traditional clothing and architectural techniques.

The museum welcomes visitors daily from 8 AM to 6 PM, except on April 7th for genocide commemoration and opens at 11 AM on monthly Umuganda days.

The facility maintains an active craft center where visitors can examine local artisanal traditions and view demonstrations of traditional Rwandan handicrafts.

Location: Mbazi

Operator: Institute of National Museums of Rwanda

Website: http://museum.gov.rw

GPS coordinates: -2.58872,29.74514

Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:00