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- nat69Altenrhein, Switzerland48 contributionsVery nice guide. Friendly atmosphere. Well kept premises. Beautiful gardens and view of the Ngong hills.
A tour takes max 30 minutes.Written October 28, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - bolildKings Mountain, NC146 contributionsVery interesting museum with some amazing exhibits. We accepted an English speaking guide and actually think the experience would have been much better on our own. Signage was available in English and the guide was fairly rigid in rushing us through based on his plan. We only had an hour at the museum, 2-3 would have been much better. Skip the reptile house unless you are very interested in them. History section was well done and I could have spent a lot more time in the bird exhibit. I read about difficulty for tourists to get tickets in, but our tour operator took care of this process for us.Written October 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Faith Odhiambo2 contributionsYou will learn about the kenya railway history. Its interesting and informative.
The place is hard to find. Lacks directional signages. Other than that it's a good way to spend your day.Written October 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Patrick_KHanden, Sweden15 contributionsI went here without really knowing what to expect. I love to learn about local culture and history, and this place was perfect for that. The national archives exhibitions the pre- and post-colonial history of the region. The exhibition displays crafts, important people in the history of Kenya and other historical artifacts from the history of Kenya.
This was a perfect place to understand more about the complexity of the region and also the friendship between the neighboring countries. I had my local driver showing me around and as a bonus got his view on history and his favorite people from the history.
I would recommend a visit here when in Nairobi. An hour is enough to go through the whole exhibition.Written December 17, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ChuckycharlieLondon, UK139 contributionsWorth a visit to understand more about the history of Kenya, it’s Independence and tribal artefacts. Art on display, small entry chargeWritten April 27, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Journeyman-SaffaDurban, South Africa52 contributionsHighly recommend for those arriving late into Nairobi - I often arrive at 11pm + and the service is always good. Perfect location for a short stay in if you transiting to the Mara or another location. I travel to Kenya 10-12x a year and this is my go to now. I wouldn’t recommend for families but for couples or a solo like myself it’s perfect.
Rooms are spacious, good bathrooms and they do a great breakfast in the members Restuarant.
No frills no fuss - they are exactly as they market. I will continue to use this place.Written May 29, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - nabeabHollywood, FL5,409 contributionsHappy to find Ocean Sole factory in here. They do the coolest recycling products from flip flops.
Also many studios with artist working and selling their art.Written September 2, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - tracy bNairobi, Kenya24 contributionsThe sculpture exhibition curated by Marc van Rampelberg is not to be missed. The range of artists, size, material, and subject of the sculptures is wonderful - I have not seen anything of this quality or scope in Kenya before. Indeed having just visited Wisley's garden sculpture exhibition in the UK - it is a sculpture garden of such quality that all Kenyan's can justifiably be proud of this new showcase for the region's finest artists. The landscaping is a pleasure in itself and it will only become more and more impressive as the gardens establish themselves.
What a legacy Vivian Mather, Carol Lees, and Kui Wachira are creating. Hats off! One Off's sculpture garden and art gallery are as essential as the Sheldrick Trust on any visitor's itinerary.Written October 9, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - 99CarolColorado24 contributionsGiven the small number of reviews on Trip Advisor, and not a single recent review, this gem is obviously not on the radar screen for the majority of visitors to Nairobi. But it should be. It features the story of Joe Murumbi, prominent Kenyan leader and early promoter of African art, and his wife, Sheila. Part of their vast collection is on display here - art, jewelry, fabrics, books, postage stamps and other artifacts. The written placards are helpful, and we also enjoyed hearing about both Joe Murumbi and the museum building itself from a friendly and knowledgeable guide prior to embarking on our self-guided tour. There are also original pieces by various African artists for sale. We purchased a painting, and the staff took great care in packaging it for us to take home. Highly recommend a visit! We spent about 2 hours there. Important - check out the ticketing process ahead of time. Kenya has recently implemented a new cashless system for visiting the various national museums, and there are some kinks that need to be worked out. Make sure you bring your passport!Written September 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- emianaLondon, UK200 contributionsBrilliant and well curated photography (although not necessarily photos taken by locals) gallery. Now located in the Kuona Artists Collective. So the whole thing is a must visit. International shipping done professionally and quickly. Highly recommend.Written July 18, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Byron78Kisumu, Kenya311 contributionsAn active art gallery promoting diverse art in different forms and mediums.Openings are spiced with readings and performances be it spoken word to poetry and music.A great initiative and provides an outlet to view the vibrant kenyan art scene and the artists the curator Danda picks to show.Also has shows around the world.Worth a visit to see what is happening in the scenes and to collect.Located on James GIchuru road at 910 near Toranj restaurant and The Arbor.Written February 2, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kathryn W9 contributionsIf you are in the area or coming back from the tea farms in the Limuru area, take a quick stop here. They have a large collection of contemporary African art, and the prices were better than what I saw last time I was in Nairobi. The area is a little rough, but the car sharing services can still pick you up or get you there from Nairobi. There is a lot of art and it could be organized better - so budget time to browse. Note - They do have online sales.Written March 11, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Agnes MNairobi, Kenya2 contributionsAbsolutely wonderful gallery! A large space thoughtfully filled with diverse pieces from various emerging and established artists. Great pricing that is inviting for different audiences and worth every penny. The restaurant upstairs is also a lovely addition for a cocktail and snacks after!Written July 9, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Magda S5 contributionsI strongly recommend to visit Bomas of Kenya and discover how the kenyan tribes live. The dance show was really good and enjoyable. The only thing which was a bit disappointing was the restaurant. We ordered samosas, sandwich and coffee and they weren't nothing special and the place itself was a bit dirty.Written November 27, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Antoine F2 contributionsI had the chance to visit Victorious Crafts and I was astonished.
It's not only a place to find magnificent jewllery but also a place to meet incredibly talented creators.
Definitely recommend!Written September 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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