Museum of Environment Travel Guide: Top Sights in Rwanda, Tours &

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Museum of Environment- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Educational & Science; Rwanda; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Located near Lake Kivu in Kibuye, the Museum of the Environment is the first of its kind in Africa, focusing on renewable and non-renewable energy sources. The two-story museum features educational exhibits on energy production and its environmental impacts, including a display of solar panels donated by the Natural Museum in Germany. A traditional herbal medicine garden on the rooftop showcases native plants and their uses in local healing practices. The museum aims to promote environmental awareness and sustainable development, with plans to collaborate with experts to expand its collection of medicinal plants and knowledge.

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Reviews of Museum of Environment

Eugene Fogel

4
Reviewed: 2024-12-26

The museum is alright. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit it, but it's a nice 1-1.5 hour activity. There's a cafe on the second floor
Carol Feinberg

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-27

We really enjoyed our visit to this museum. The museum director is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic and he provided us a terrific tour of the facility. He explained what Rwanda is doing to resolve environmental problems. It is pretty impressive. Also, the museum cafe is excellent. Highly recommend.
Jan Heitmann

4
Reviewed: 2023-09-06

The museum is perfect for school classes. Reminded me to be on a field trip. Lots of things you already know from school. If you're interested in Rwandas geo-specifics and energy peoduction, it is interesting. Besides that, it has a lot of high school knowledge. Lots of local plants dosplyed there as well
Brian Philip

5
Reviewed: 2022-08-31

The only Environment Museum in Africa. So much to learn and understand about the country's past, present and future when it comes to environment. Aloise our tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun. The staff are very friendly, i really enjoyed spending the afternoon here.
Eniola Adeyemi

5
Reviewed: 2022-04-09

It was an amazing experience with very friendly people around. You want to know more about Rwanda's Energy that's the place for you. The Museum opens from 8:00 am –16:00 pm daily but on Umuganda opens by 12pm All Museums in Rwanda are closed on April 7 (Kwibuka/Commemoration of the Rwandan Genocide)