Campaign Against Genocide Museum, History museum in Kigali, Rwanda
Description
The Campaign Against Genocide Museum is a history museum in Kigali that displays photographs, personal accounts, and objects documenting this period. The collection includes materials and records that help visitors understand the events and their impact on people.
History
The museum was founded in 2017 and operates from a former Parliamentary building that was repurposed after these events. The institution emerged as part of the country's efforts to document and preserve this period in history.
Culture
The museum serves as a space where visitors encounter survivor testimonies and learn personal stories that reveal how people lived through these events. Walking through the halls, you connect directly with the experiences of those who were here and witnessed what happened.
Practical
The museum offers guided tours through the exhibition that help visitors better understand the content. The building has wheelchair access and is designed so visitors can move through at their own pace.
Did you know?
The museum preserves original weapons that were used by soldiers during efforts to protect civilians. These objects show the actual tools that played a role in defending lives.
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