Created in 1955, the museum has a collection of ethnological and archaeological art objects

Colonial style building located at the entrance to the city of Gitega from Bujumbura, Gitega national museum also called mwami national museum, has more than 416 objects and 96 photos. The photographic material includes former dignitaries including kings Mwezi Gisabo, Mutaga Mbikije, Mwambutsa Bangiricenge, Ntare Ndizeye.