Place · Kimihurura and Kacyiru
Campaign Against Genocide Museum
A small museum in the Parliament building where Rwandan Patriotic Front soldiers were stationed in 1994, with a guided account of the military and political side of the genocide; 60 to 90 minutes, and a good second stop after the memorial.
- Guided
- 1994 history
- Passport needed
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
Quietest around 16:00
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Sat, Sun · busiest Mon–Fri · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: about RWF 5,000–10,000 (2026 estimate, check)
- Time to spend
- 60–75 min · up to 100 min if you linger
Best time to go
Quiet most days; small groups and school parties on weekdays.
By weekday: quietest Sat, Sun, busiest Mon–Fri.
Opening hours
- Note
- Guided visits by day; opening days and hours are not printed until verified (check with the museum or your hotel).
- Hours note
- Guided visits by day; days and hours not confirmed (check).
Which month is quietest
- Janlight
- Feblight
- Marlight
- Aprlight
- Maylight
- Junbusy
- Julbusy
- Augbusy
- Seplight
- Octlight
- Novlight
- Declight
Quietest Sep–May · busiest Jun–Aug.
Estimate: desk reasoning from a typical visitor pattern; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Car or taxi to the Parliament building in Kimihurura; the site is inside a secure government area, so bring your passport
- Ticket
- on site · official site
- Stairs
- A few steps and a walk on paved paths
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Accessibility
- PartialStep-free entrance · A few steps and a walk on paved paths
- Check firstLifts
- Check firstAccessible toilet
- YesRamps · Paved paths and a few steps; ask the museum about ramps (check).
- PartialWheelchair
- YesStroller · ok
Sensory load
- Sensory load2/5 Low
- Peak crowd2/5 Low
Exposure: medium
What to bring and the rules
- Clothing that meets the dress rule · Quiet and covered: shoulders and knees.
- A small bag · Bag checks at the gate; leave large bags at the hotel.
- Bags you can carry all day · No lockers are listed on site.
- Quiet and covered: shoulders and knees.
- Bag checks at the gate; leave large bags at the hotel.
- Lockers (no) None: leave bags at the hotel.
- Ask the guide; no photographs of security staff or of government buildings outside the site.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- heat: Hotel lobby or hilltop café (AC)
- fatigue: Convention Centre forecourt seating
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Convention Centre forecourt seating (field-verify)
Problem
Red lines
- A serious subject: dress quietly, keep phones silent and follow the guide on photography.
- Do not photograph police, soldiers or government buildings around the site.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- The museum is in the Parliament building: security checks apply and a passport helps.
- Visits are guided and take about an hour; ask about English tours when you book.
- It complements the Genocide Memorial: it focuses on the military and political story of 1994.
- Do not plan anything demanding straight after; a quiet lunch works better.
Best time of day
Plan 60–75 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; add one level on weekends and holidays
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Buy at the entrance on the day.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Foreign visitor: Ticket desk at the entrance
- Fees and guide arrangements change: confirm before you go.
- Dress code
- Quiet and covered: shoulders and knees.
- Bags & lockers
- Bag checks at the gate; leave large bags at the hotel.
- Lockers (no) None: leave bags at the hotel.
- Photos
- Ask the guide; no photographs of security staff or of government buildings outside the site.
- What's closed
- Public holidays and Parliament eventscheckAccess can be limited when Parliament is in session or for ceremonies.
- Last Saturday of the month, morningcheckUmuganda: traffic is restricted.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign visitor | about RWF 5,000–10,000 (2026 estimate, check) | Ticket desk at the entrance | No priority lane; small groups only. |
How to do it well
- 1Ask your hotel to confirm the day and the hour: the site is inside the Parliament compound and access has limits.
- 2Bring your passport for the entrance check and small cash for the fee (check the amount).
- 3Follow the guide through the exhibits, which include the building itself and the story of the 1994 events.
- 4Take a car back; there is no need to walk between hills afterwards.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
45min
Worthwhile
60min
Typical
75min
p95
100min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (75 min).
With the other 15 min, these are a walk away (their own visit time is on their page):
- Kigali Convention Centre forecourtSeating and views over the city.10 min on foot · 5 min spare
- Heaven RestaurantA seated lunch nearby.10 min on foot · 5 min spare
- Question Coffee CaféCoffee after a heavy stop.12 min on foot · 3 min spare
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Entrance and briefing
10 minA short introduction and a security check.
The Parliament building and exhibits
35 minGuided walk through the rooms used in 1994 and the story of the RPF.
Grounds and viewpoint
10 minA short walk and a look over the city if the guide allows.
optional
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- light
- Worst while inside
- light
- Leave by
- 10:1510:15 AM
- Closing buffer
- 375′
Good window: go.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 16:30. Closing time is not confirmed: plan to be out by mid-afternoon (check).
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlyA few steps and a walk on paved paths
- Lifts: check · check
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Ramps: yes · yesPaved paths and a few steps; ask the museum about ramps (check).
- Wheelchair: partly · partly
- Stroller: yes · yesok
Paved paths and a few steps; ask the museum about ramps (check).
Step-free route
- 1Ask the museum before you go about ramps and the route on the day.
- 2Come by car; there is no walking route from central hotels.
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | check | Near the entrance (check). |
| Café | no | Nothing on site; cafés are a short car ride away. |
| Lockers | no | None: leave bags at the hotel. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr onward | Kwibuka (remembrance) week | Serious atmosphere and some changes to opening; check before you plan. | check |
| 4 July | Liberation Day | Holiday: access may be limited. | check |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| History travellers | good | A second view of 1994 alongside the memorial. |
| Families with young children | poor | Content is heavy. |
| Wheelchair users | caution | Confirm access before you go. |
Skip it if
- You already feel one heavy visit is enough for the trip.
- You cannot bring a passport or reach the site by car.
Rules on site
- id
- Bring your passport.
With kids
- with kids
- Content is serious; best for older children and teenagers who have context.
- child price
- check
Combine with
Combine with
- 10 minKigali Convention Centre forecourt — Seating and views over the city.
- 10 minHeaven Restaurant · eat — A seated lunch nearby.
- 12 minQuestion Coffee Café · eat — Coffee after a heavy stop.
- 18 minKigali Genocide Memorial — The main memorial: do it on a different morning.
- —Kimihurura and Kacyiru
Walk the Kimihurura and Kacyiru area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibit rooms | During the tour | Only where the guide allows; no flash. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is it in the same place as the Genocide Memorial?
No. It is in the Parliament building in Kimihurura; the memorial is in Gisozi.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Do I need a passport?
Bring it: the site is in a secure government area.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Can I photograph inside?
Ask the guide; keep to their rules.
How long does it take?
About an hour with a guide.
Photos
Deep dive
Sources
- officialVisit Rwanda (official tourism)
- secondaryWikivoyage — Kigali
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Prices are 2026 estimates. The official site has the current price.
Source: Opening hours
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Taken from the desk crowd estimate by hour. It is not a count of visitors.
Source: Bag rating
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Rated for the whole walking cluster, from desk research, not for this entrance.