National Museums Of Kenya - photo courtesy 
By Stanley Mumo
The National Museums of Kenya has announced a new schedule of admission fees for its museums and heritage sites, set to take effect on May 7, 2026, following the gazettement of Legal Notice No. 79 of 2025.
The revised pricing structure will apply across key attractions in the country, including the Nairobi National Museum, Snake Park Nairobi, Nairobi Gallery, Karen Blixen Museum, and the historic Fort Jesus.
Under the new rates, adult visitors to the Nairobi National Museum will pay KSh 350, while children will be charged KSh 200. Similar rates will apply at the adjacent Snake Park. A combined ticket granting access to both facilities will cost KSh 600 for adults and KSh 300 for children.
At the Nairobi Gallery, adult entry has been set at KSh 300, with children paying KSh 200. Meanwhile, a joint ticket covering both the Karen Blixen Museum and Fort Jesus will cost KSh 550 for adults and KSh 300 for children. Visitors seeking a bundled experience at Fort Jesus and the Butterfly House will pay KSh 650 for adults and KSh 400 for children.
In Lamu, individual site access—including Lamu Fort, Lamu Museum, the Swahili House, and the German Post Office,will cost KSh 200 for adults and KSh 100 for children. A comprehensive package covering all these sites will be priced at KSh 750 for adults and KSh 400 for children.
Smaller forts and heritage sites across the country, such as Tambach, Kakapel, and Siyu Fort, will attract a modest fee of KSh 100 for adults and KSh 50 for children. Regional museums and monuments—including destinations like Gede Ruins, Thimlich Ohinga, and Koobi Fora—will charge KSh 200 for adults and KSh 100 for children.
According to the National Museums of Kenya, the revised fees take into account visitor categories, with differentiated pricing for Kenyan and East African citizens, residents from the rest of Africa, and international tourists from outside the continent.
The changes are expected to standardize access fees across the country’s heritage network while supporting conservation, maintenance, and improved visitor services at Kenya’s cultural and historical sites.
