Rwanda Liberation Museum (Umulindi w’Intwari)
At a glance
| District | Gicumbi, Northern Province |
|---|---|
| Type | Open-air museum |
| On the site | Structures used in the liberation struggle, including the high command bunker |
| Run by | Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA) |
Source: Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: Museums and heritage sites management division; Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: Visit the national museums (hours and admission fees)1,2
The Liberation History Trail
RCHA also guides groups along the Liberation History Trail. Each route costs RWF 300,000 for a group of 1 to 60 people and RWF 350,000 for 61 to 200. The fee covers guiding only, not transport or meals.2
| Route | Places on the route |
|---|---|
| Igice I and II | Kagitumba, Nyabwishongwezi, Ryabega, Nyagatare, Tabagwe, Gikoba, Shonga |
| Igice III | Rukomo, Gatuna, Rubaya, Kaniga, Murindi |
| Igice IV | Miyove, Muyanza, Mugambazi, Zoko, Rutongo, Kagugu, CND |
| Urugano | Musanze area; only 30 people may enter the park |
Source: Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: Visit the national museums (hours and admission fees)2
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 | 6,000 |
| International visitor | 6,000 | 12,000 |
- 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 Rwanda Liberation Museum?
At Umulindi w’Intwari in Gicumbi District, Northern Province.
What can you see at the Rwanda Liberation Museum?
An open-air site with structures from the liberation struggle, including the former bunker of the RPA high command.
How much does the Liberation History Trail cost?
RWF 300,000 per route for a group of 1 to 60 people and RWF 350,000 for 61 to 200, for guiding only.
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.
