Revision of heritage facilities admission fees
Notice is hereby given to the general public that pursuant to Legal Notice No. 79 of 2025 National Museums and Heritage (Admissions Fees) Regulations, 2025, National Museums of Kenya will be implementing its revised heritage facilities admission fees with effect from 7th May, 2026 as per the table below:
Admission Fees Table
| Category | Kenya and East African Citizens (KSH) | Residents and Rest of Africa (USD) | Foreigners – Outside Africa (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi National Museum – Adult | 350 | 9 | 18 |
| Nairobi National Museum – Child | 200 | 6 | 9 |
| Snake Park – Adult | 350 | 6 | 18 |
| Snake Park – Child | 200 | 3 | 9 |
| Combined Ticket – Nairobi National Museum/Snake Park – Adult | 600 | 15 | 25 |
| Combined Ticket – Nairobi National Museum/Snake Park – Child | 300 | 10 | 15 |
| Nairobi Gallery – Adult | 300 | — | 14 |
| Nairobi Gallery – Child | 200 | — | 7 |
| Karen Blixen Museum & Fort Jesus – Adult | 550 | 9 | 17 |
| Karen Blixen Museum & Fort Jesus – Child | 300 | 6 | 8 |
| Combined Ticket – Fort Jesus Museum & Butterfly House – Adult | 650 | 12 | 19 |
| Combined Ticket – Fort Jesus Museum & Butterfly House – Child | 400 | 7 | 9 |
| Meru, Malindi, Kabarnet, Kapenguria, Gede Ruins, Butterfly House, Mnarani Ruins, Mtwapa Heritage Site, Kariandusi, Olorgesailie, Koobi Fora, Thimlich Ohinga, Jumba Ruins, Takwa Ruins, Jomo Kenyatta House Maralal, Jomo Kenyatta House Lodwar & Jomo Kenyatta Prison Lokitaung – Adult | 200 | 6 | 8 |
| Meru, Malindi, Kabarnet, Kapenguria, Gede Ruins, Butterfly House, Mnarani Ruins, Mtwapa Heritage Site, Kariandusi, Olorgesailie, Koobi Fora, Thimlich Ohinga, Jumba Ruins, Takwa Ruins, Jomo Kenyatta House Maralal, Jomo Kenyatta House Lodwar & Jomo Kenyatta Prison Lokitaung – Child | 100 | 3 | 4 |
| Lamu Fort, Lamu Museum, Swahili House & German Post Office – Adult | 200 | 6 | 10 |
| Lamu Fort, Lamu Museum, Swahili House & German Post Office – Child | 100 | 3 | 4 |
| Combined Package for Lamu Museum, Lamu Fort, Swahili House and German Post Office – Adult | 750 | 24 | 40 |
| Combined Package for Lamu Museum, Lamu Fort, Swahili House and German Post Office – Child | 400 | 12 | 16 |
| Tambach, Kakapel, Pate, Nyeri, Shimoni, Songhor, Fort Ternan and Siyu Fort – Adult | 100 | 3 | 4 |
| Tambach, Kakapel, Pate, Nyeri, Shimoni, Songhor, Fort Ternan and Siyu Fort – Child | 50 | 2 | 2 |
NB:
The Heritage Admission Fees for Museums, Sites and Monuments under the following categories will remain the same until further notice:
Kenyans & East Africans Citizens
- Hyrax Hill
- Rabai
Residents & Rest of Africa
- Hyrax Hill
- Nairobi Gallery
- Rabai
Foreigners (Outside Africa)
- Hyrax Hill
- Rabai
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Monday- Sunday (including Public Holidays)
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