Kandt House Museum (Kigali)
At a glance
| Address | KN 90 St, Nyarugenge, City of Kigali |
|---|---|
| Former name | Natural History Museum, until 17 December 2017 |
| Galleries | Pre-colonial Rwanda; the German period to 1916; the history of Kigali |
| Also on show | Live snakes and a young crocodile |
| Run by | Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA) |
Source: Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: Museums and heritage sites management division1
The galleries
- Rwanda before colonial rule: social and economic life and the monarchy.
- The colonial period: the largest gallery, on German rule from the Berlin conference of 1884 through the First World War to 1916, and on Richard Kandt’s life and work in Rwanda.
- Kigali: the city before colonial rule and its founding as the capital.
- Reptiles: a temporary exhibition of live snakes and a young crocodile, the last part left from the Natural History Museum.
Source: Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: Museums and heritage sites management division1
Tickets and opening hours
| Visitor | Student, RWF | Adult, RWF |
|---|---|---|
| Rwandan or resident of Rwanda | 1,000 | 4,000 |
| African or resident of an African country | 4,000 | 8,000 |
| International visitor | 8,000 | 15,000 |
- Hours: every day from 9:00 to 17:00. On Umuganda days, the last Saturday of the month, the museums open at 12:00.
- Closed: 7 April, for the commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, and on 25 December and 1 January.
- Groups: groups of 30 or more visitors get a 20% discount.
- Payment: all tickets are paid through Irembo, online or with Irembo Pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Kandt House Museum?
On KN 90 St in Nyarugenge, about 1 km from downtown Kigali.
What did the Kandt House Museum used to be called?
The Natural History Museum. It was renamed on 17 December 2017.
What can you see at the Kandt House Museum?
Galleries on Rwanda before colonial rule, German rule from 1884 to 1916 and the history of Kigali, plus live snakes and a young crocodile.
Sources
- Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: Museums and heritage sites management division
- Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: Visit the national museums (hours and admission fees)
Figures checked 10 November 2026. Prepared by InvestRwanda.com for general information. Figures come from the sources listed.
