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Museums in Kenya |
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Although national reserve parks and wildlife safaris are the major tourist attractions in Kenya, the land is also known for its rich historical background. There are several museums in Kenya that play an important role in preserving the country's rich past. Thousands of tourists visit the museums in Kenya to get a clearer understanding of the native life of the region.
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Some of the popular museums in Kenya are as follows:
- Railway Museum: Situated near Haile Selassie Avenue,
the Railway Museum is one of the most interesting museum
in Kenya. It plays an important role in displaying the role
played Kenyan railway in the development of the country.
The Railway Museum proudly displays 10 steam engines belonging
to the period from 1923 to 1955. The exhibits of the museum
interests children and adults alike. The Railway Museum
opens every day in a week from 8:30 in the morning to 4:45
pm in the evening.
- National Archives: The National Archives is located
on Moi Ave near Hilton Hotel. This is the best museum in
Kenya to witness the rich historical past of the country.
Apart from historical documents and important photographs,
the National Archives also contains tribal handicraft pieces
and artworks. A visit to the National Archives is a must
while on a holiday in Kenya. The Archives is open to all.
It open regularly on weekdays from 8:00 am in the morning
to 5:00 pm in the evening.
- National Museum of Kenya: This national museum
was founded in the year 1939, after the relics of the East
Africa Natural History Society were submitted to the colonial
Government of Kenya. It is not only a storehouse of the
country's rich past, it also works towards public education
and research.
Few of the other museums in Kenya are as follows:
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Meru Museum
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Kabarnet Museum
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Fort Jesus
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Nairobi Kapenguria Museum
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Narok Museum
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Kariandusi Museum
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Lamu Museum
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