Malindi Museum

Name: Malindi Museum
Address: Malindi, Kenya, KE
Telephone: +254 42 31479
Rating: 4.1

4.1(476 reviews)

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Fascinating Museum highlighting the rich history of the Kenyan coast and journey to independence. Great insight into different coastal cultures with many exhibitions on the Mijikenda tribes.

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What this place offers

Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

SundayClosed

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Malindi, Kenya

Malindi Town

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Malindi Museum is located at Malindi, Kenya, Malindi Town, Malindi.

Malindi Museum has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 476 reviews.

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I really enjoyed visiting the Museum. It was fascinating learning about the different coastal cultures and their history — it gave great insight into the heritage and way of life along the coast. The...

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Julius Rajula

a month ago

The Kenyan Coast is steeped in rich history, deeply intertwined with the nation’s journey to independence. A visit to the National Museums of Kenya in Malindi offers a captivating window into this pas...

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njeri kariuki

a month ago

The place has many exhibitions on the mijikenda tribes. I loved that they have a wall on popular Kenyan archaeologist and there achievements. The tickets give allows you entry to Vasco da Gama pillar,...

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Giulio Menardi

4 months ago

It’s a beautiful place really chill and peaceful atmosphere, quite dull actually with the historical artefacts around in the museum. It is really quiet and peaceful, best for historians that enjoy chi...

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Paresh Shah

3 weeks ago

A historical experience about the origins of Malindi, it's diverse background and its present

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