Kandt House Museum

Interesting museum about a very specific time of Rwanda's history. The staff was very kind and helpful. It was a fun bonus to see Steve, the crocodile and some snakes there as well. When you go you will learn why 🙂

I recently visited the museum, which is a pleasant and important place to learn about a key part of Rwanda’s history. The entrance fee is symbolic, and there’s a nice gift shop. As a visual artist and interior architect, I’d like to share a few observations. The house restoration is overall well done, but presenting Rwanda’s history through cartoonish posters diminishes the value of the space. I suggest more modern displays using LED walls, and highlighting important sections with large glass display cases and proper lighting. The zoo also needs a full update, including the crocodile area and all enclosures. The parking lot should be relocated outside the museum, and the place lacks a cafeteria. Seating in the garden is uncomfortable and should be improved. I also recommend re-cladding the general site with local materials to fix the current visual distortion. Lastly, the statue of the German explorer should be replaced with a more realistic sculpture. The current one appears naive, and its base shaped like Rwanda’s map sends an unfortunate symbolic message that doesn’t reflect the beauty and dignity of this country.

very informative stop focused on the german colonial history of rwanda. the exhibits are well-organized into sections and provide a deep look into early colonial presence. there are also live animals like a baby crocodile and snakes, though viewing them requires an extra fee. worth a visit if you're exploring kigali’s historical sites.

Very nice museum to have an overview of the Rwandan history. The guide was perfect not going in too much detail but explaining it very nicely. However, small issue with the payment methods we waited 1 hour for them to calculate the entry fees.

This is a small yet lovely museum that briefs visitors on colonial Africa and which countries were colonialized by whom. One can buy tickets at the entrance, and there is ample parking. The ticket office also sells souvenirs. There is a nice garden outside. Once inside, the place is well organized and easy to navigate. You get a guide as part of the visit. Once done with the museum, there is a section outdoor for reptiles. Worth spending 30-60 minutes here.

Had visited before when I took my guests from the USA, they were specifically 14, and it was a great learning experience on reptiles and the History of Rwanda. Just a few years ago, but today I got by the place and stopped to appreciate it.

I’m giving four stars, but not because of the quality of the museum. That part was great. They have snakes, an alligator, and the information was solid. My only issue is that there is still a statue of Richard Kandt on display. I know I am just a visitor in this country, but I do not believe he is someone who should be celebrated.

It is OK to visit this former residence of German viceroy to Rwanda, Kandt, but you will not miss anything if you don't. There are a number of photos from Rwanda in the late 19th century auntie at the end of the colonial period. There are just a handful of items, but the lace can not be really called a museum. The 6000 RWF entrance fee also seems excessive. Also, there is a museum personnel who constantly watches you, which makes the experience rather uneasy. It is good to learn about the colonial period, but the management can do better in managing the place. There is also a part where they keep some snakes and crocodiles, which I did not visit. It did not seem to be a very good place to keep animals. Overall, it is not strongly recommended to visit this museum, buy if you have some extra time, it's just OK and average.