Inema Arts Center
Kigali's most vibrant contemporary art space, founded by artist brothers. It shows Rwandan paintings, sculpture and crafts, and you can see artists at work.
Inema Arts Center was founded in 2012 by artist brothers Emmanuel and Innocent Nishubui and is located in Kimihurura, only a few minutes' walk from the Convention Centre. The centre displays paintings, sculptures, collages and installations by about ten resident artists. The style is vivid and full of contemporary African energy. Visitors can talk with the artists and buy works directly, and the centre also regularly hosts dance, music and children's art classes. Admission is free. If you're interested in handicrafts and local life, you can also visit Kimironko Market in the east of the city, Kigali's largest general market. It has colourful African fabric (you can have clothes tailored on the spot, usually in 1–3 days), basketwork, fruit and coffee, and offers a taste of everyday local life. Keep your belongings secure at the market, and bargain politely. Both places can be reached by motorbike taxi or ride-hailing car.
Opening hours
approx. 09:00–18:00 (check official info)
Nearby sights
- Kigali Convention Centre
- Campaign Against Genocide Museum
- Niyo Arts Gallery
- Sainte-Famille Church
- Hôtel des Mille Collines
- Kigali Car Free Zone (Imbuga City Walk)
- Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial (Camp Kigali)
- Kigali Genocide Memorial