Rwanda Art Museum (former Presidential Palace)
Ingoro y'Umukuru w'Igihugu
Built on the former residence of President Juvénal Habyarimana, where the wreckage of the presidential plane shot down in 1994 can still be seen. It is now the national art museum.
This building is in Kanombe, near the airport, and was formerly the residence of President Juvénal Habyarimana. On 6 April 1994 his plane was shot down as it came in to land, and the wreckage fell just outside the residence wall. It remains in the grounds today, and the incident became the trigger for the genocide. The residence is now the Rwanda Art Museum, which displays contemporary and traditional artworks and has preserved features such as the president's bedroom and a secret passage. Admission follows the national museum's official website. It is about 25 minutes by taxi from the city centre and can be visited on the way to the airport.
Opening hours
Daily 08:00–18:00 (check official site)
Nearby sights
- Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-Tourism Park
- Kimironko Market
- Caplaki Craft Village
- Campaign Against Genocide Museum
- Kigali Convention Centre
- Nyanza Genocide Memorial (Kicukiro)
- Inema Arts Center
- Niyo Arts Gallery