Nairobi Gallery

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• BBarbaraGoogle review · 14 Oct 2025

  A museum stuck in time; urgently needs updating to stay relevant. It has some good pieces though. Rather hagiographic.

• EWEunice W.Google review · 2 Oct 2025

  I went there on World Tourism Day.It was free but usually you can book and pay through the govt portal(citizen)it is managed by Museum of Kenya.It is very accessible as it is next to the highway,and also since it’s one of the oldest buildings it’s also accessible for persons with disabilities. It host the collection for African Heritage by Joseph Murumbi and an art gallery where you can view and also purchase the art.The prices are quite affordable considering these are original pieces.You will learn a lot about culture,art and history. I think it’s important for them to assign guides or have an explanation audio especially for people who are not well conversant with the history of Kenya and African heritage

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• NKNaomi K.Google review · 22 Aug 2025

  The gallery is in town, tickets are bought on ecitizen. It is also a histotic site. Built in 1913 as a colonial office for recording births, marriages, and deaths, earning it the nickname "Hatches, Matches & Dispatches." Located at "Point Zero," the city’s central measuring point, it now serves as an art gallery and museum. Inside, you’ll find Kenya’s rich cultural treasures, including the famous Murumbi African Heritage Collection, along with other artifacts and contemporary African art. The gallery beautifully preserves Kenya’s history while celebrating its vibrant culture today.

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• MNMary N.Google review · 8 Apr 2025

  I went there with a friend on a Tuesday afternoon. One has to pay via e-citizen. It's not a guided tour so you can take your time. But don't worry, there's someone around whom you can ask questions. We lost track of time due to the sheer amounts of art and history we were learning. Our visit lasted four hours, so I believe it's not timed as well. The gallery features artefacts from African cultures, artists and most notably, Murumbi's collections. There are: artefacts, traditional textiles, detailed explanation notes, art which can be bought, and so forth. We were allowed to take pictures as well. I am not sure if there are washrooms as we did not need them. Overall, it's a lovely place to stop by and learn more about different cultures, and have the pleasure to visually enjoy different types of artefacts.

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• ETEbru T.Google review · 5 Feb 2025

  Beautiful gallery. Full of knowledge and extraordinary collection. Specifically I loved the shields, spears, hırızıs, food and liquid containers made of leather, camel stomach and so. Thumb piano blew my mind. There are also artworks of East African artists, some of them are are unbelievable.

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