National Museum of Rwanda
National Museum of Rwanda is a perfect spot for a short break on the long drive between Nyungwe Forest National Park and Kigali, it provides a rich insight into Rwandan history and traditional cultures. The national museum of Rwanda is located in Huye district which is en route to Nyungwe forest National Park, 132 km from Kigali. It is the largest and most known of all the museums of Rwanda. This is a gift from the Belgian government to celebrate 25 years of Rwandan independence, the museum boasts of some of the best ethnographic and archaeological collections in East Africa of more than 10,000 artifacts. These materials include maps, photos, art objects and artifacts documenting hunting, fishing, basketry, pottery, textiles, woodcarving and metallurgy. The guides here offers a comprehensive overview of Rwandan history. Book Now
Huye district is the top cultural site of Rwanda’s second city, the National Museum of Rwanda is a collection of exhibits provides a rich insight into Rwandan history and it also gives you the opportunity to visit the popular gift shop housed within the museum, and other chance to see the famous Intore dancers perform.
We strongly advice to have a stopover at National Museum of Rwanda on your way to Nyungwe forest to break the journey but to also give a glimpses in more of Rwanda beyond the National Parks, wildlife and cities.
Rwanda has endowed with different museums that introduce tourists to the unique history and culture of the country. The Museums of Rwanda spice-up tourist’ safari experiences as well as diversifying the country’s tourism industry that mainly depends Rwanda gorilla trekking. They showcase archaeological, historical, political and artistic insight into Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills and some of the must-visit Museums in Rwanda include Rwanda Art Museum, Rwesero Arts, Museum of Environment, and King’s Palace Museum.
Experience distinctive beauty and unique landscapes of country, coupled with luxurious lodges to stay places to stay at including the famous Magashi Camp in Akagera National Park. Rwanda is full of great contrasts and vibrant colour, unrivalled natural beauty and never-ending vistas.
