National Museums of Kenya (Nairobi)

Kenya's national museum — paleontology, cultures, and Kenyan art history.

Country

🇰🇪 Kenya

Region

Nairobi

Best time

Year-round

Coordinates

-1.274, 36.814

About National Museums of Kenya (Nairobi)

The flagship National Museum houses world-leading collections on Kenyan prehistory (including Turkana Boy), ornithology, cultural heritage and contemporary art, plus the adjacent Snake Park.

Highlights

  • Turkana Boy and hominid collection
  • Cultural galleries of all 44 communities
  • Contemporary art wing
  • Snake Park
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Best time to visit

Year-round

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