What are the August 7th Memorial Park opening hours?

Mon–Sat 6am to 6pm; Sun 1pm to 5pm. Busiest: Can get busy during events.

How long do you need at August 7th Memorial Park?

Plan for 10 to 45 minutes for the park; longer with the museum.

What is the best time to visit August 7th Memorial Park?

Early morning for a peaceful visit. It is busiest Can get busy during events.

How do you get to August 7th Memorial Park?

At the junction of Moi Avenue and Haile Selassie Avenue in the CBD, about 200 m from the Nairobi Railway Station and opposite the Railways bus station.

August 7th Memorial Park in Cbd, Nairobi: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide

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August 7th Memorial Park is a small memorial garden in the Nairobi CBD, at the junction of Moi Avenue and Haile Selassie Avenue. The gate fee is KSh 50 per person, with a separate fee for the Peace Memorial Museum. It is open Monday to Saturday 6am to 6pm and Sunday 1pm to 5pm.

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Junction of Moi Avenue and Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi CBD, Cbd, Nairobi

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What is August 7th Memorial Park?

August 7th Memorial Park sits at the junction of Moi Avenue and Haile Selassie Avenue in Nairobi's CBD, on the site of the former US Embassy that was bombed on 7 August 1998. The grounds are a landscaped garden with plants and rocks from across Kenya, benches, a fountain and a memorial wall listing the names of the people who died.

Next to the garden, the Peace Memorial Museum tells the story of the bombing through photographs, artifacts and a short film. The park is small and calm, with free WiFi, and works well for a quiet break from the city. The museum content is sombre, so it suits older children best.

Family cost snapshot: KES 200 for 2 adults + 2 childrenadults KES 50 each. children KES 50 each. Food, activities and rentals are extra.

August 7th Memorial Park ticket prices 2026

Visitor type	Adult	Child
Standard rate	KES 50	KES 50

Gate entry KSh 50 per person (official site), cash only per visitor reports. The Peace Memorial Museum is a separate ticket: KSh 50 for students, KSh 100 for residents and KSh 150 for non-residents (third-party listings).

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0–2 years	Okay	Quiet benches and lawn, with little to do \| 3–5 years

Key details

Address: Junction of Moi Avenue and Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi CBD, Nairobi
Opening hours: Mon–Sat 6am to 6pm; Sun 1pm to 5pm
How long to plan: 10 to 45 minutes for the park; longer with the museum
Suitable ages: All ages (museum content is sombre)
Setting: Outdoor
Booking: Walk-in
Phone: 0722 323302 (alt. 020 341062 / 0727 121004)

What to expect when you visit

Pay the gate fee at the entrance, in cash. Walk through the landscaped garden to the memorial wall and the fountain, and sit on the benches.

The Peace Memorial Museum is next door with a separate ticket. It has photographs, artifacts and a short film about the 1998 bombing.

Family essentials

Safety notes: The museum describes a terrorist attack and may be upsetting for young children.

Tickets and costs

Free entry rules: No
Extra costs (activities, rentals, food): Peace Memorial Museum ticket

Plan your visit

Best time to visit: Early morning for a peaceful visit
Busiest times: Can get busy during events
How to get there: At the junction of Moi Avenue and Haile Selassie Avenue in the CBD, about 200 m from the Nairobi Railway Station and opposite the Railways bus station.
Combine with: Kenya National Archives (walking distance)
What to bring: Cash for the gate and museum fees

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How much does it cost to visit August 7th Memorial Park?: Adults pay KES 50 and children pay KES 50. Gate entry KSh 50 per person (official site), cash only per visitor reports. The Peace Memorial Museum is a separate ticket: KSh 50 for students, KSh 100 for residents and KSh 150 for non-residents (third-party listings).
What are the August 7th Memorial Park opening hours?: Mon–Sat 6am to 6pm; Sun 1pm to 5pm. Busiest: Can get busy during events.
How long do you need at August 7th Memorial Park?: Plan for 10 to 45 minutes for the park; longer with the museum.
What is the best time to visit August 7th Memorial Park?: Early morning for a peaceful visit. It is busiest Can get busy during events.
How do you get to August 7th Memorial Park?: At the junction of Moi Avenue and Haile Selassie Avenue in the CBD, about 200 m from the Nairobi Railway Station and opposite the Railways bus station.