Museums and history in Kitengela
Kitengela Hot Glass
Working glass-blowing studio near Ongata Rongai where families watch artisans recycle glass into art; demonstrations an…
- Older children (6+); hot studio environment
Entry from KES 300
Museums and history in Africa
Family-friendly museums and history across 10 countries — in Kenya, Zambia and Ghana. 122 places, updated November 2026.
All 122 museums and history
Museums and history in Kiambu
Brown's Cheese Factory
Working cheese farm and tasting room in Tigoni offering a factory tour, cheese tasting and lunch by reservation.
- All ages; under-5 free
Entry from KES 3,000
Museums and history in Kiambu
Kiambethu Tea Farm
Historic tea farm in Limuru offering a guided tea tour, forest walk and three-course lunch by advance booking only.
- All ages; children under 12 half price
- Outdoor
Entry from KES 4,700
Museums and history in Watamu
Gede Ruins
Lost 13th-century Swahili stone town in jungle ? palaces, mosques and tombs under giant trees, with monkeys for company.
- 5 years and up
- Outdoor
Entry from KES 100
Museums and history in Malindi
Malindi Museum (Heritage Complex)
Four-in-one heritage ticket: Vasco da Gama Pillar, Portuguese Chapel, House of Columns museum and heritage library ? Ma…
- 6 years and up
- Indoor and outdoor
- Better for older kids
Entry from KES 100
Museums and history in Kilifi
Mnarani Ruins
Hilltop 14th-century Swahili ruins over Kilifi Creek ? giant baobabs, crumbling mosques and one of the coast's best vie…
- 6 years and up
- Outdoor
- Better for older kids
Entry from KES 100
Museums and history in Mombasa
Fort Jesus Museum
Mombasa's 1593 Portuguese fort and UNESCO World Heritage Site ? ramparts, cannons, coastal-history museum and harbour v…
- 5 years and up
- Indoor and outdoor
- Better for older kids
Entry from KES 300
Museums and history in Nairobi
Nairobi National Museum
Nairobi's main museum, on Museum Hill. Kenyan adults pay KES 350 and children KES 200. Open daily 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. P…
- All ages
- Indoor
Entry from KES 350
Museums and history in Nakuru
Lord Egerton Castle
Fortress-style 52-room castle near Njoro, built by Lord Egerton and now run by Egerton University, with gardens, grand…
- All ages
Entry from KES 250
Museums and history in Kisumu
Kisumu Museum
Museum in Kisumu's Milimani Estate with the Ber-gi-dala Luo homestead, a Lake Victoria fish aquarium, snake park and cr…
- All ages
Museums and history in Nairobi
UNSEEN Nairobi – Mini Mornings
A toddler-friendly cinema experience at UNSEEN Nairobi rooftop in Kilimani. Every Sunday at 10 am. Short films with sof…
- 2 years and above
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Entry from KES 650
Museums and history in Nairobi
Nairobi Railway Museum
A railway museum on Station Road beside Nairobi Railway Station with vintage steam locomotives, royal carriages, a mini…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Some toddler activities
Entry from KES 200