Kenya has several museums and historic sites spread across the country, but a good number of them are located in Nairobi city.
Are you planning to visit Nairobi for an adventurous experience but have no idea where to start? Look no more.
Here are the top ten instagramable museums that all Nairobians love.
Nairobi National Museum.
The Nairobi National Museum is located at the Museum Hill, about a fifteen-minute walk from the CBD. The entry fee for citizens is only ksh 600 while foreigners pay Ksh 1200 only, feels good being Kenyan, right? The Nairobi Museum first opened its doors in 2008.
This was a result of government’s quest to preserve Kenya’s historic and cultural heritage. Bearing the tag of a national museum, it is an interesting chilling spot worth paying a visit.
Karen Blixen.
It is located 10km from the city center, and plays a key role in preserving the history of Kenya.
The facility features various historical artifacts such as handicrafts and traditional posters. It also has traditional books of diverse topics and other historic items. The gardens may be rented for events such as weddings, corporate activities and other undertakings.
Nairobi Gallery.
It is a national monument that represents temporary art exhibits and houses the Murumbi African heritage collection. The facility features a well crafted wooden entrance that makes it appear meticulous and attractive to the visitors. It is found within central business district, Nairobi.
Bomas of Kenya.
Located in Nairobi south, Bomas of Kenya is a state of the art traditionally constructed facility that houses the history of various Kenyan tribes.
It is the hallmark of Kenya’s historic and cultural heritage located in a quiet and serene environment suitable for meetings, conferences and music festivals.
The facility has welcomed over 10 million visitors under its roof and proudly continues to. Drama and music events are usually held here owing to the facility’s huge capacity to accommodate large crowds of people at once.
It also features ancient traditional houses from distinguished Kenyan tribes and a serene environment suitable for mind relaxation.
Polka Dot Art Gallery.
Polka Art Gallery is located at Souk Shops in Karen, Nairobi City, Kenya. It is an historic center that displays art work from Both Local and International artists. It offers various exhibitions of art and drawings mounted on the wall; the place is such a gem for one to miss it.