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Uhuru Gardens National Monument & Museum

Google rating 3.7 (18 reviews)
Kilimani
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About

When it's open, you can watch planes take off while sitting beside animal portraits in the gardens — there's a healing calm to the whole place. Call ahead before visiting; as of February 2025, both entrances have been periodically closed with armed guards posted.

Highlights

  • Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TuesdayToday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SundayClosed

Google reviews

3.718 Google reviews
  • Nicholas O.Google review · 6 Dec 2025

    Tight security Good view, nice place to relax your mind and even hold events. I loved the creativity, and sitting beside the animal portraits watching airplanes land and take off n I felt a healing sensation.

  • Khadija H.Google review · 11 Nov 2025

    I attended the EAC MSME trade fair 2025.

  • AbiudGoogle review · 1 Oct 2025

    If you haven't been here you are missing out for sure 🔥

  • Michael H.Google review · 24 Feb 2025

    Very disappointed. Went to both entrances which were CLOSED with an armed guard posted. Barrier tape was in place across both entrances. Do not waste your time. Feb. 2025

  • Franklin A.Google review · 6 Oct 2024

    Attended the Magical Kenya Tourism Expo 2024 it was amazing

Location

Nairobi West Lang'ata Road Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park, MQHV+6JG, Nairobi, Kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Uhuru Gardens National Monument & Museum is open Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Uhuru Gardens National Monument & Museum is located at Nairobi West Lang'ata Road Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park, MQHV+6JG, Nairobi.
Call +254 20 3742131.

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