Museums and history in Kenya

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 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 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 Nakuru

Hyrax Hill Museum

Prehistoric site and small museum on a hill above Lake Nakuru, with burial sites, trails, lake views and picnic spots,…

• All ages

Entry from KES 100

Museums and history in Meru

Meru Museum

Regional museum in a 1916 colonial building in Meru town, with Ameru cultural exhibits, a snake park, crocodiles, a med…

• All ages

Entry from KES 200

Museums and history in Nyeri

Baden-Powell Museum (Paxtu)

Small museum in Baden-Powell’s former home, filled with scouting memorabilia.

• All ages; best for 6+
• Indoor museum in historic cottage
• Yes, but short visit

Entry from KES 500

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 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 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 Kitale, Trans Nzoia County

Kitale Museum

Regional museum with ethnographic exhibits and a snake park.

• All ages
• Indoor museum and outdoor snake park
• Yes, carrier useful

Entry from KES 100

Museums and history in Kisumu County

Kit-Mikayi

Sacred rock formation with cultural significance and a short climb for views.

• All ages; climb best for 6+
• Rock formation and cultural site
• Yes, carrier

Entry from KES 150

Museums and history in Langata, Nairobi

Bomas of Kenya

Cultural centre with traditional homesteads and daily dance performances.

• All ages
• Cultural centre, indoor and outdoor
• Yes, but show can be loud

Entry from KES 500