Museums in Kenya

A popular spot right on the foothills of Ngong Valleys, Karen Blixen Museum was once a house owned by Danish Author Karen and her Husband, Baron Bror von Blixen Fincke. Just about ten kilometres from the main downtown, the Museum has all the collections symbolizing the remarkable Kenyan history of a different era. The farmhouse became extremely famous with the release of the movie 'Out of Africa' an Oscar winning film based on Karen's life.

Address: Karen Road, Nairobi
Timings : Monday - Saturday: 7:30 AM - 5:30PM, Sunday: Closed
Entry Fee : Adults - $8, Children - $4

Established in 1929, Nairobi National Museum is a magnificent collection of the local art masterpieces, culture and palaeontology. The museum stands beside a botanical garden, having many medicinal plants and herbs. There is also a snake house which attracts many visitors.

Address: Kipande Road, Nairobi
Timings : 8.30 AM - 5.30 PM
Entry Fee : Adults - $10, Children - $7

You cannot leave the city without visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Designed by an Italian architect, Fort Jesus has become a major tourist attraction. It may not be in the best condition, but the ruins give it an aura of mystery and majesty. It houses a museum with a couple of exhibits as well as Omani House, which displays the jewellery of the Omanis and tells you about how they lived.

Address: Fort Jesus, Nkurumah Rd, Mombasa
Timings: 08:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Entry Fee: Citizen: Adult - KSH 200, Child - KSH 100
Residents: Adult - KSH 400, Child - KSH 200
Non-residents: Adult - $8, Child - $4

Built in 1971, the world famous Nairobi Railway Museum is a spectacular landmark promising to protect and showcase the precious antique records of the railways of East Africa. The museum has many galleries displaying the age old collections of local trains.

Address: Station Road, Nairobi
Timings : 8.45 AM - 4.45 PM
Entry Fee : Adults: 400 KES (~ USD 6)
Children: 100 KES (~ USD 2)

Situated on Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi, the Nairobi Gallery is a museum showcasing African art. It is housed within a National Monument established in the early 20th century on the site of the old Provisional Commissioner's office. It is also the site of Point Zero, from which all distances used to be measured in Israel.

Address: Kenyatta Ave, Nairobi
Timings: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM every day
Entry Fees: Citizens:  Adults - KSHS 150, Children: KSHS 100
Residents: Adults - KSHS 600, Children: KSHS 400
Non-Residents: Adults - KSHS 1,000, Children: KSHS 500

A major landmark in the capital, National Archives was established in an old building. Showcasing the rich Kenyan tribal social culture and also the history, art works and information on politics of the country. The collection of artefacts and paintings, that dominates the majority of the building is truly inspiring and attracts several visitors from different nations.

Address: Moi Avenue, next to Ambassadeur Hotel, Nairobi
Timings : Monday to Friday: 08.30 AM- 05:00 PM; Saturday: 08.30 AM - 01:00 PM
Entry Fee : Free

Uhuru Gardens is Kenya's largest urban commemorative and memorial park, located along Langata Road, Nairobi. It was established to celebrate the country’s independence from the British Empire in 1963 and was declared a National Monument in 1966. It houses three historically significant monuments that draw the attention of tourists

Address: Longview Suites, Magadi Road, Nairobi
Timings : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM every day
Entry Fees : Free entry
Parking costs KES 300 per car

Hyrax Hill Museum in Nakuru, Kenya, showcases artifacts and remnants from the Neolithic period, offering a glimpse into early human life in the region. The museum provides valuable insights into Nakuru's archaeological heritage and the ancient roots of human civilization in Kenya.

Address: P4C4+45V, Nakuru
Timings: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Entry Fee: Adult - $3, Child - $1

Nyeri Museum, now a national monument since 2001, used to be a 'Native law court' built in 1924. It was created to handle traditional law cases, initially managed by village elders. As the number of cases grew, a second hall was added, with the first court handling civil cases and the second handling criminal matters.

Address: Nyeri, Kenya
Timings: 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Entry Fee: Free

Bomas meaning residence is a thrilling tour taking you through the significant tribes of Kenya. The native groups staying in their villages gives a fascinating understanding about every tribe's societal structure, music, dance and so much more.

Address: Nairobi, Kenya
Timings : Traditional villages: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM,
Entry Fee : Adults - KES 600,
Children - KES 300