Ethnographic Museum

, rwanda

The Ethnographic Museum, located in Huye, southern Rwanda, is one of Africa’s finest cultural museums, showcasing Rwanda’s rich history, traditions, and heritage. Originally a gift from Belgium in 1989, it features seven galleries displaying traditional artifacts, royal regalia, musical instruments, farming tools, and pre-colonial Rwandan history. Visitors can explore exhibits on Rwandan daily life, spirituality, and craftsmanship, with live demonstrations of basket weaving and drumming. The museum is open year-round, with entry fees starting at $12 for international visitors. It is accessible via a 2.5-hour drive from Kigali, often visited alongside the King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza.