Museums in Kenya map & data
There are 47 museums mapped in Kenya, spread over 22 regions. The most are in Nairobi (9), Kilifi (4) and Siaya (3). 89% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Nairobi National Museum, Kitale Museum and Meru Museum.
Museums by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 9 | 19% |
| Kilifi | 4 | 8.5% |
| Siaya | 3 | 6.4% |
| Nakuru | 3 | 6.4% |
| Kwale | 3 | 6.4% |
| Marsabit | 2 | 4.3% |
| Baringo | 2 | 4.3% |
| Trans Nzoia | 2 | 4.3% |
| Kakamega | 2 | 4.3% |
| Laikipia | 2 | 4.3% |
| Narok | 2 | 4.3% |
| Kajiado | 2 | 4.3% |
| Lamu | 2 | 4.3% |
| Wajir | 1 | 2.1% |
| West Pokot | 1 | 2.1% |
| Busia | 1 | 2.1% |
| Meru | 1 | 2.1% |
| Kisumu | 1 | 2.1% |
| Nyeri | 1 | 2.1% |
| Homa Bay | 1 | 2.1% |
| Machakos | 1 | 2.1% |
| Mombasa | 1 | 2.1% |
Notable museums in Kenya
- Nairobi National MuseumNairobi · museum
- Kitale MuseumKitale · Trans Nzoia · museum
- Meru MuseumMeru · museum
- Hyrax Hill MuseumNakuru · museum
- Abasuba Community Peace MuseumHoma Bay · museum
- Narok MuseumNarok · museum
- Lamu MuseumLamu · museum
- Gede RuinsKilifi · museum
- Desert Museum - LoiyangalaniLoiyangalani · Marsabit · museum
- Kisumu National MuseumKisumu · museum
- Elben Historical SiteWajir · museum
- kapenguria museumWest Pokot · museum
- Kabarnet MuseumBaringo · museum
- KWS galleryKakamega · museum
- Morani Information CentreLaikipia · museum
- KakapelBusia · museum
- Ramogi Achieng Oneko MeseumSiaya · museum
- Nyeri MuseumRuring'u Ward · Nyeri · museum
- African Heritage HouseMlolongo · Machakos · museum
- African Adventist Heritage MusuemKajiado · museum
- Colobus ConservationDiani Beach · Kwale · museum
- Karen Blixen MuseumNairobi · museum
- Crescent Island MuseumNakuru · museum
- Beads MuseumMaasai-Mara · Narok · museum
- German Post OfficeLamu · museum
- House of ColumnsMalindi · Kilifi · museum
- Marsabit Cultural MuseumMarsabit · museum
- Kipsaraman MuseumBaringo · museum
- Mumias Cultural CenterMumias · Kakamega · museum
- Olorgesailie Prehistoric SiteKajiado · museum
- National Museum of Kenya- Coastal Forest Conservation UnitKwale · museum
- Kenya National ArchivesNairobi · museum
- Kariandusi MuseumNakuru · museum
- Malindi MuseumKilifi · museum
- Nairobi GalleryNairobi · museum
- B68Kilifi · museum
- Nairobi Railway MuseumNairobi · museum
- The Judiciary MuseumNairobi · museum
- Athletics MuseumNairobi · museum
- Uhuru Park MuseumNairobi · museum
What's in this layer
Every museum in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Museums of every kind.
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How many museums are there in Kenya?
This layer holds 47 museums in Kenya, the most of them in Nairobi. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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