Rwanda Ethnographic Museum
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Title
Rwanda Ethnographic Museum
Description
The Rwanda Ethnographic Museum, located in Huye, Rwanda, is a treasure trove of the country's rich history. Walk through its seven galleries and discover Rwanda's story, from its unique landscapes to the lives of its people. See displays of traditional tools, clothing, and even models of homes, offering a window into Rwandan culture, past and present. There's even a section dedicated to the Rwandan monarchy, where you can learn about the role of kings and see historical artifacts. More than just a museum, it's a place to celebrate Rwanda's enduring cultural heritage and connect with its past.
By implementing digital interpretation with features like online resources, virtual tours, and 3D scans, the Rwanda Ethnographic Museum can address two Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Firstly, it supports SDG 4: Quality Education by promoting cultural diversity through broader access to Rwandan history and culture, aligning with Target 4.7. Secondly, digital preservation efforts contribute to SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by safeguarding cultural heritage through digital archives, as highlighted in Target 11.4.
Source
is51102024
Contributor
lt99@st-andrews.ac.uk
Language
English
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
988
Date Submitted
27/04/2024
Date Modified
27/04/2024
Spatial Coverage
current,-2.7016350479445204,29.630126953125004;
Europeana
Europeana Type
TEXT
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Prim Media
2066
Collection
Citation
“Rwanda Ethnographic Museum,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/2063.
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