Nairobi National Museum is the most popular gallery in the country. Situated on Museum Hill, about five minutes by road from the city center, visitors can take a tour upon landing en route to other towns in the country. Additionally, this tour can conclude your safari in Kenya by giving you a chance to learn about the country in one venue. Whichever time you visit, the many features and attractions in this gallery will be your holiday highlight. The collections exhibited here focus on four themes that are culture, nature, history, and contemporary art. Therefore, you have four sections to visit, packed with exciting pieces and sufficient information. Nature in this gallery offers a collection of birds and animals found in Kenya. One section has large stuffed mammals such as an elephant and a giraffe. When you walk to the history section, you literary take a trip to pre-historic times.
Archaeological finds by Louis Leakey include fossils of man and other creatures that explain Kenya as the Cradle of Mankind. The exhibits came from different parts of the country such as Magadi and Turkana. This section is the Early Man gallery. You will also have a great experience by learning about the culture and people of this country through collections from different communities. The 300 people capacity auditorium hosts various concerts and shows. You may get a chance to mingle with other enthusiasts. Nairobi National Museum also houses a curio shop with artifact s and items that can be great souvenirs.
The snake park exhibits different species of reptiles found in the country. Spend the last hour of your visit to the botanical gardens and nature trail. The fresh air and cool shade of dozens of trees and flowers let you exhale after a day in the heat of the city.
