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Lamu Museum
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#2 of 8 things to do in Lamu Island
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The area
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21 within 3 miles
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Stopover
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Mango Top Roof Restaurant
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Faliera Hotel
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Attractions
3 within 6 miles
Lamu Old Town
337
39 ftHistoric Sites
German Post Office Museum
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82 ftSpeciality Museums
Shela Beach
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Olli Helmke
Zurich, Switzerland37 contributions
"Oman" Museum after renovation!!!
Feb 2023 • Couples
After renovation this museum is by far not the same anymore. Oman paid for the renovation and now the whole first floor is only about Oman. Two years ago it was so interesting about Lamu and Swahili culture. They should rename the museum in "Oman Museum"...
Written February 19, 2023
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Gabriela Z
15 contributions
Museum still under reconstruction
Oct 2022 • Solo
In October 2022 the museum is still under the ongoing reconstruction with no planned date for reopening yet.
The exhibition was moved to the fort, which was really nice, you learn a bit about the history of Lamu, the different sites on the other islands, which are ruins now, about the habits, trade and the architectonic door styles of different periods.
Worth a visit. The ticket 500 Ksh is also valid for the German post office museum (if visited in 1 day).
Written November 6, 2022
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Stijn
Brussels, Belgium156 contributions
Renovation januari 2022
Jan 2022 • Couples
During our visit in 2022 the museum was under renovation. It is unclear how long it will be closed. Still a very nice area to walk and thé beautiful mosque next to it is very picturesque.
Written January 3, 2022
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shiraziwine
Shiraz, Iran1,358 contributions
a Short history book
Oct 2021
Lamu is mostly good for culture and history Lovers, how ever for beach lovers also has amazing things to offer.
but i traveled there in order to see a historical place, not as a beach destination.
Museum are what we need o visit as a history lovers, so , no visit is completed without a visit to this museum.he museum offers different types of musical instruments, traditions, customs and even home stuff.
Written December 30, 2021
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shaghayeghkoup
Shiraz, Iran178 contributions
Learn about Swahili culture
Nov 2021
It's a very good museum and informative about Swahili doors, their culture, and history.
There is a shop where we got some cool Lamu posters.
Written December 5, 2021
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Ian
Dallas, TX11 contributions
Good museum
Sep 2021
Very good overview of Lamu history and the reasons for all the different styles of doors in the town. I came at 5pm and stayed until they closed the place at 6pm.
I didn't use a guide - there's a lot of stuff to read so I was happy to wander around at my own pace.
Written September 23, 2021
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Yvonne M
Ruaka, Kenya62 contributions
Full view of Lamu's history
Jun 2021 • Friends
Our guide, Ali, was so thorough in sharing the history of every item we saw at the museum. The rich Lamu culture and history are captured in the museum, and for someone who doesn't want to do the Old Town tour, this one stop will give you a preview of the island life. No regrets.
Written June 6, 2021
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Ellen Y
San Juan, Puerto Rico75 contributions
A must In Lamu Town
Feb 2020 • Family
Very educational! A must stop on your visit to Lamu! So much knowledge gained from our hour long visit with a guide. Your ticket also entitles you to fort entrance.
Written February 26, 2020
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Winnie Ouma
4 contributions
Rich history of the swahili culture
Aug 2019
Lamu Museum is rich in history of the swahili people. there is so much to learn from and various artefacts hold different meanings and histpry. The guides are knowledgeable enough and patient with guests, they don't impose on you to pay them but you can appreciate their time and knowledge with a tip.A must go to place whne in Lamu
Written September 4, 2019
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Gituma
Nairobi, Kenya31 contributions
Great info but a little run down
Apr 2019 • Couples
If you want a journey into the history and culture of lamu this is the place to go.
The museum guides were friendly and Knowledgeable
However the plscd needs some maintenance and is quite dusty
Written April 17, 2019
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