National Museum & Snake park

National Museum & Snake park

The Nairobi National Museum, situated along Museum Hill, is Kenya’s premier cultural and natural history institution, offering visitors a fascinating journey through the country’s rich heritage. The museum houses extensive exhibits on Kenyan history, paleontology, art, and ethnography, including the famous “Turkana Boy” skeleton—one of the most complete early human fossils ever discovered. Adjacent to the main museum is the popular Snake Park, established in 1961, which features a variety of live reptiles including venomous and non-venomous snakes, crocodiles, turtles, and lizards. The park serves as an education and conservation center, helping to dispel myths about reptiles while showcasing species like puff adders, black mambas, and pythons. Together, the museum and snake park provide a comprehensive and educational experience, making it a must-visit destination for those looking to understand Kenya’s natural and cultural story.

Museum

DESTINATION

Museum Hill

DRESS CODE

Long-sleeve T-Shirt & pant

PACKAGE INC

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Soft drinks

PACKAGE NOT INC

Alcohol

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Amenities

Free Cancellation

Café

Botanical Garden

Museum Shop

Restrooms

Rules to Observe

  • Keep quiet: Maintain a respectful noise level, especially in the museum galleries and near the reptile enclosures.

  • No food or drink inside galleries: Consume snacks and meals only in designated areas like the café or gardens.

  • Supervise children: Keep a close watch on little ones near the reptile exhibits and water features.

  • No smoking: The entire facility is smoke-free.

  • Stay on designated paths: In the Snake Park and botanical gardens, stick to marked walkways.