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THE GROUNDS
THE GARDENS
THE MEMORIAL

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OPEN DAILY · CLOSES 5 PM

Kigali Genocide Memorial

GISOZI, KG 14 AVE · GASABO

The Kigali Genocide Memorial is the country's central tribute to the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, with indoor exhibitions, gardens, and mass graves holding the remains of over 250,000 people. Entry is free; a detailed audio guide (roughly $15–30) runs just under an hour, though most visitors need considerably longer for the exhibitions and quiet reflection in the gardens.

FREE ENTRYAUDIO GUIDE AVAILABLEGARDENSREFLECTION SPACE
9.6
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Understanding Rwanda's historyallow 2+ hours
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Free entryaudio guide ~$15–30
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All visitorsquiet, reflective
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The audio guidejust under an hour, worth it

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Essential, not optional, if you're spending any real time in Kigali. Give it the full morning, not a rushed hour.

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