Fort Jesus Museum

Name: Fort Jesus Museum
Address: Fort Jesus, Nkurumah Rd, Mombasa, Kenya, KE
Telephone: +254 726 520759
Rating: 4.4

4.4(10278 reviews)

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Imposing, 16th-century, Portuguese coastal fort with museum displaying Kenyan archeological finds.

Walking through the 1593 Portuguese fortress feels like stepping back in time—kids love climbing to the munitions tower and learning about the 1698 siege that lasted almost three years. The museum displays are well-curated, though KES 1,200 for non-residents stings a bit.

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What this place offers

Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Fort Jesus, Nkurumah Rd, Mombasa, Kenya

Mombasa Old Town

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Fort Jesus Museum is located at Fort Jesus, Nkurumah Rd, Mombasa, Kenya, Mombasa Old Town, Mombasa.

Fort Jesus Museum has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 10278 reviews.

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Its a very calming and calm place, the vibes and atmosphere are really really nice and there is a whole historical building paired with a museum for you to go inside and learn more. Outside there are...

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Christian Meseth

a month ago

Really something not to be missed for anyone interested in history of the Swahili coast (or history in general). The entrance fee for non-residents is 1200 KSH, which seems somewhat unfair compared to...

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Jules

a month ago

The kids loved exploring this large and carefully-restored 1593 fortress. The Omani House had informative displays and the kids liked climbing up to the munitions tower and learning about what happene...

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Kondwelani Nkhosi

2 months ago

Fort Jesus is an incredible blend of history, architecture, and coastal beauty. Walking through its stone corridors feels like stepping back in time, with every corner telling a story of battles, cult...

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Moses Kazungu

3 months ago

A must-visit historical landmark in Mombasa! Fort Jesus is one of those places that truly makes history come alive. Walking through its ancient corridors, stone walls, and passages gives you a real se...

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