NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Museums of Kenya has announced revised admission charges for museums, monuments, and heritage sites nationwide, with the new rates set to take effect on May 7, 2026.
The changes, published Tuesday, align with the National Museums and Heritage (Admissions Fees) Regulations of 2025 and will affect major attractions, including the Nairobi National Museum, Snake Park, Karen Blixen Museum, and Fort Jesus.
Under the revised structure, Kenyan and East African adult citizens visiting the Nairobi National Museum or Snake Park will pay Sh350, while children will pay Sh200. A combined ticket for the two sites will cost Sh600 for adults and Sh300 for children.
For the rest of Africa, adults will now pay Sh1,170 and children Sh780. Visitors from outside Africa will be charged Sh2,341 for adults and Sh1,170 for children. Previously, Kenyan adults paid Sh300 and children Sh150, while non-resident adults paid Sh1,200 and children Sh600.
The new pricing also applies to the Karen Blixen Museum and Fort Jesus. Kenyan and East African adults visiting the sites will pay Sh550, while children will pay Sh300. A combined ticket for Fort Jesus Museum and the Butterfly House will cost Sh650 for adults and Sh400 for children.
Coastal heritage sites in Lamu County, including Lamu Fort, Lamu Museum, Swahili House Museum, and German Post Office Museum, will retain individual entry fees of Sh200 for adults and Sh100 for children. However, visitors opting for a combined package covering all four sites will pay Sh750 for adults and Sh400 for children.
Other regional heritage facilities listed include sites in Meru, Malindi, Kabarnet, Kapenguria, Gede Ruins, and Mtwapa Heritage Site, where entry fees have been standardised at Sh200 for adults and Sh100 for children.
Smaller heritage locations such as Tambach, Kakapel, Pate, Nyeri, Shimoni, Songhor, Fort Ternan, and Siyu Fort will attract the lowest charges, with adults paying Sh100 and children Sh50.
The agency said admission fees for Hyrax Hill and Rabai Museum will remain unchanged until further notice. All museums and heritage sites will continue operating from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm throughout the week.
The fee adjustments are aimed at supporting government efforts to improve infrastructure, preserve heritage assets, and enhance visitor services across museums and historical sites.
