Niyo Art Gallery
Niyo Art Gallery
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8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
About
Niyo Arts center is a place for creativity to thrive; a safe haven where Rwandan artists can come and experiment with their art form, be it painting, sculpture, dance, music or drumming. The artists in residence come from all over Africa, so you can expect to see a vast array of African art on display. Niyo Art center provides a space where Rwandan creative artists can explore their talents and express themselves freely. In addition to the art, We dedicate our efforts to improving our community by giving 40% of our profit to Niyo foundation, NGO that supports women and children living in poverty in Rwanda.
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  • hcb81
    162 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely place
    Some excellent art on display here. I will definitely be following the artists associated with the gallery. An event was taking place when we visited but we were still very much welcomed. Great vibes! The owner was very sweet.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written September 29, 2023
  • Laura C
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely Amazing
    Absolutely mind blowing art work here. We had the pleasure to meet one of the incredible artists today who was extremely welcoming and explained the foundation of the art gallery. I love how talented and different each artist is and how they support the children of the community! The best Gallery in Kigali for sure!!!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written October 12, 2023
  • Danny
    Monrovia, California10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    American boy loves art
    So there’s a lot of art around the country and I’ve been to multiple venues. They all seem to have the same product. When I showed up to this facility, everything was unique, and the owner of the facility met up with me and gave me some information on his style and I bought on site great prices highly recommend something unique.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written November 27, 2023
  • niyonsenga p
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    so cool
    If you are in kigali, don't miss this amazing place. art, food and great vibes and amazing colors. the team at Niyo is very professional and they help to understand the place. they can ship world wide and the artworks are amazingly beautiful . so, if you love art or culture and murals I encourage you to visit Niyo art center
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written January 20, 2024
  • goldandroses
    16 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely art, staff, and coffee
    Truly beautiful art, and Niyo themselves is clearly a very excellent artist and individual with a passion for helping others. He gave us a really interesting insight into his work, as well as into art style and techniques. Easy to get to on a Moto, and I recommend the African coffee at the cafe
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written March 19, 2024
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Veronica G
Kigali, Rwanda23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Business
Every time I’ve visited Niyo Art Gallery I am amazed by the beautiful artwork & space. The cafe is wonderful too. Pacifique, the owner, is a magnet. Such a warm, kind & inviting person. He is also an amazing artist. He deserves worldwide renown. His work and the work of his featured artists are worth every penny! When you are in Kigali, stop by and purchase a piece of artwork to take home with you. You won’t regret it.
Written August 25, 2023
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Bede H
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
Niyo Art Gallery is a must see in Kigali for anyone who loves art. They have fantastic pieces in the collection and support a great cause. The owner is lovely and great to talk to if you get the chance. This gallery really shows some of the potential of the Kigali art scene and the things to come!
Written October 8, 2020
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Liesel81
Munich, Germany639 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Solo
Using arts as medium of change. The Niyo Art Gallery supports over 125 Street children with education, healthcare and food. 40 % of the sales of artworks goes to this course. The center offers painting and drumming classes. If you are in rwanda looking for some art as well as a way to give back then the Niyo Arts Gallery is for you.
Written May 8, 2021
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Maryam
Los Angeles, CA150 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Solo
This is an art gallery with highly overpriced paintings by local artists. They also have a cafe with very slow WiFi. Since Kigali is a boring city with nothing interesting, this gallery considers one of the attractions. In fact there is nothing special about this place except the murals outside the cafe,
Written July 17, 2024
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Ayaleyk
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Solo
Great art gallery in Kigali! The space is filled with beautiful art from start to finish. I enjoyed meeting Niyo, himself and felt very welcome in the space. There’s a cafe onsite which has really nice fresh-squeezed juices and lots of other food and drink items.
Written July 15, 2022
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anaayakihiu
Region of Waterloo, Canada3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
I went on a weekday evening and was able to take my time walking through the gallery. They have a lot of great art ranging from contemporary portraits to abstract pieces.

I didn't try the on-site coffee/shop restaurant but the ambience looked great.
Written August 10, 2022
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Marlene Winkler
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
We were pulled in by the art thats leading into Niyo Art Gallery. As we walked down the driveway people were greeting us kindly. We stopped for a drink in the comfy sofas by the bar and then went inside the art gallery, where we were introduced to the exhibition by the owner of the Gallery and the exhibiting artist. What a treat!
A melting pot for such talented artists, mostly local, which makes it a wonderful experience when passing through the city. There's something for everyone.

My family and I were blown away by how beautifully this place came together. Art, Music, and Dance come together. The community is lovely and besides all that, Niyo Art Gallery donates 40% of all its sales to education for local children.
Written July 7, 2022
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adannng
Los Angeles, CA31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Solo
This place is amazing with lots of local artist here and while you shop around you babe artist working on their paintings. The vibe is also super chill and calming. I think out of all the art studios I saw - this one was my favorite and bought a really good piece for my home. Reasonable prices so that is always good!
Written October 1, 2022
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Ian
Karatu, Tanzania6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Friends
Beautiful paintings in a cool space. The walls are covered in mural art and sculptures on the ground add to the artistic vibe. Sadly, the cafe was undergoing renovations during our visit but I recommend checking it out once it’s finished!
Written May 23, 2023
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Dawn D
Miami, FL6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
A beautiful gallery, so many amazing pieces and the proceeds go to a very worthy cause. The owner/founder Niyo has great energy and passion for the arts and the Rwandan community. A MUST see in Kigali.
Written April 28, 2023
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