Nairobi National Museum

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Label : Great For Family Outing

Tags : Museum

Timings : 8.30 AM - 5.30 PM

Entry Fee : Citizen: Adult - Ksh 200, Child - Ksh 100
Resident: Adult - Ksh 600, Child - Ksh 400
Non-Resident: Adult - $9, Child - $4.53

Facilities : Wheelchair accessible, restroom, parking lot, entrance, and elevator available

Food Facility : Vogue Cafe on the museum premise

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National Museum, Nairobi Overview

The Nairobi National Museum, founded in 1929, is an important place in Kenya where you can learn about the country's four pillars - history, culture, and natural heritage. You can explore exhibits and collections that show Kenya's diverse identity, including its long history of human civilization and the amazing wildlife and landscapes found here.

The Nairobi National Museum has several permanent galleries, such as The Cradle of Humankind and The History of Kenya, where you can learn about different aspects of Kenya's heritage. It also has temporary exhibitions that change regularly, offering new experiences for visitors.

The museum has over 900 specimens of birds, mammals, and fossils from Lake Turkana, showing Kenya's diverse wildlife. You can also see beautiful artworks, rocks, and minerals, and learn about geological forces like volcanoes and earthquakes. Near the museum, there's a botanical garden with medicinal plants and a snake house, making your visit even more interesting.

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Snake Park : Buy combination tickets to Nairobi National Museum and Snake Park as it is more cost-effective.

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