Kigali Genocide Memorial

Kigali Genocide Memorial KGM is the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. It is an important place of remembrance and learning.
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The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a place of remembrance and learning and commemorates the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The Aegis Trust, a genocide prevention organisation, was invited to establish the memorial in partnership with the Kigali City Council. It was opened in April 2004, the tenth commemoration of the Genocide. Today Aegis Trust manages the memorial on behalf of the National Commiss

ion for the Fight against Genocide. Since its opening, the memorial has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors, including young people and leaders and politicians from the Great Lakes region and beyond — from countries throughout Africa and from the wider international community.

On the eve of the commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, we solemnly prepare to honour the memory of over...
06/04/2026

On the eve of the commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, we solemnly prepare to honour the memory of over a million lives killed. United, we renew our commitment to keeping their legacy alive through our remembrance and actions.

06/04/2026

To our visitors and friends: in observance of the Commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi , the memorial will be closed tomorrow morning, 07 April 2026. We will welcome visitors again from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM).
Thank you.

We welcomed Her Royal Highness , Crown Princess of , who paid her respects to the victims of the Genocide against the T...
02/03/2026

We welcomed Her Royal Highness , Crown Princess of , who paid her respects to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and toured the memorial exhibits to deepen her understanding of its history and legacy.

South Korean YouTuber Park Jae-han, known as Pani Bottle, paid respects to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi...
06/02/2026

South Korean YouTuber Park Jae-han, known as Pani Bottle, paid respects to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and toured memorial exhibits that detail the causes, realities, and consequences of the Genocide, as well as Rwanda’s inspiring journey of recovery and resilience.

26/01/2026

To our visitors and friends, please note that the Memorial will be closed to the public tomorrow, Tuesday 27th January, from 1:00 PM, with the last entry at 12:00 PM. We will reopen on Wednesday 28th January at our usual time (9:00 AM). Thank you.

24/12/2025

To our friends and visitors, please note that we will be closed all day tomorrow, Thursday, 25th December, in observance of Christmas.

04/12/2025

Watch the highlights of today's visit by Her Majesty Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of the Kingdom of Lesotho

Following her visit, Her Majesty Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso left a message in our guestbook.
04/12/2025

Following her visit, Her Majesty Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso left a message in our guestbook.

Earlier today, we welcomed Her Majesty Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of the Kingdom of Lesotho and her delegation as they...
04/12/2025

Earlier today, we welcomed Her Majesty Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of the Kingdom of Lesotho and her delegation as they visited to pay respects to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and toured memorial exhibits to learn more about its history.

03/12/2025

To our visitors and friends,
We previously communicated that the Memorial would be closed this afternoon, 3rd December. Please be advised that the Memorial is open to the public for the whole day. The last entry is at 4:00 PM. Thank you.

We welcomed earlier today, the First Lady of Kenya, Mrs. Rachel Ruto, who visited to pay respects to the victims of the ...
14/11/2025

We welcomed earlier today, the First Lady of Kenya, Mrs. Rachel Ruto, who visited to pay respects to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and toured the memorial exhibits detailing the causes, reality and consequences of the Genocide, as well as Rwanda’s remarkable journey of rebuilding.

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Gisozi
Kigali
POBOX7251

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00
Saturday 08:00 - 16:00
Sunday 08:00 - 16:00

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250784651051

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