Nairobi National Museum: collections, opening hours and fee
Updated on October 18, 2026
The Nairobi National Museum, on Museum Hill, is run by the National Museums of Kenya (NMK). It presents the country's natural history, cultures and history, with collections of wildlife, palaeontology and human origins, traditional objects and Kenyan art. The Snake Park, a small reptile park, is on the same site. Allow two hours for the museum, more with the Snake Park.
Highlights
The museum entrance
The Museum Hill building and its reception.
The decorated gourds
Traditional crafts displayed in the galleries.
The Snake Park
Snakes and other reptiles on the site, with a combined ticket.
Practical info
Tips
- Fees since 7 May 2026 for visitors from outside Africa: museum USD 18 (adult) and USD 9 (child); Snake Park USD 18 and USD 9; combined museum and Snake Park ticket USD 25 and USD 15. Kenyan and East African citizens pay KSh 350 (adult) and KSh 200 (child) for the museum. Payment goes through the government eCitizen portal. See also the Karen Blixen Museum, run by the same institution, and Nairobi in one day.
How to get there
Museum Hill Road, Nairobi, about 10 minutes by car from the city centre; Uber and Bolt are the easiest options.
Opening hours
Best: In the morning
Every day
08:30-17:30 (public holidays included)
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