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National Museum of Kenya

4.5(11678 reviews)

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Riverside

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Museum & research group with collections & exhibitions on East African heritage & history.

Kenya's history, culture, and natural heritage packed into one Nairobi stop — the Cradle of Humankind fossils and tribal artifacts are genuinely fascinating. Bring your reading glasses as the lighting is dim in places, and buy tickets online to skip the queue.

What this place offers

Wheelchair accessible

HoursClosed

Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Sunday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Google Reviews

4.5

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Based on 11678 reviews

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ST S

a week ago

The museum contains very important and highly interesting artifacts and therefore deserves to be maintained better. At present it gives the appearance that nothing at the permanent collection was cura...

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Kanya P P

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njoroge isaac

2 weeks ago

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Olu Soyoye

2 months ago

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Thomas Meyer

3 months ago

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Location

Kipande Rd

Riverside

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Kipande Rd +254 721 308485 Visit Website

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A Must-Visit Heritage Hub in Nairobi The Nairobi National Museum is a fantastic place to dive into Kenya’s rich history, diverse culture, and natural heritage all in one spot. I was captivated by the...

It was a nice experience. Anyone looking forward to learn about the history of Kenya and all it's tribe, their way of living and also the animals found in the Kenyan jungle should visit the National M...

National Museum of Kenya Nairobi is an interesting place to visit if one is in Nairobi. It tells the developmental and political history of the country, and gives an insight into the present populatio...

Nice variety of things to see. It’s probably not the most modern of museums but certainly worth a visit. The lighting is not that great in many places, so make sure to take your best glasses if you wa...