Karen Blixen Museum-Kenya
Karen Blixen Museum

About Karen Blixen Museum

The Karen Blixen Museum is a historic house museum located in the Nairobi suburb of Karen, in Kenya. The museum is dedicated to the Danish author Karen Blixen, who lived in the house from 1917 to 1931.

The house was originally built in 1912 by Swedish engineer Ake Sjogren, but Blixen and her husband Baron Bror von Blixen-Finecke leased it in 1917 and made extensive renovations.

The Karen Blixen Museum is a popular tourist attraction in Nairobi, and it offers a unique insight into the life and work of one of the most celebrated writers of the 20th century.

Karen Blixen Museum

Entry Fee

  • Citizens of Kenya and other East African countries: KSH 400
  • Residents of Kenya: KSH 1,000
  • Non-residents: USD 14 (or its equivalent in other currencies)
  • Children under the age of 16: KSH 200

You can pay the entry fee in cash at the museum’s ticket office, which is located near the main entrance. The museum also accepts major credit cards, such as Visa and MasterCard.

Note that there may be additional fees for certain activities, such as guided tours or coffee tasting. If you’re interested in any of these activities, you can inquire about the prices at the ticket office.

  • Citizens of Kenya and other East African countries: KSH 400
  • Residents of Kenya: KSH 1,000
  • Non-residents: USD 14 (or its equivalent in other currencies)
  • Children under the age of 16: KSH 200

You can pay the entry fee in cash at the museum’s ticket office, which is located near the main entrance. The museum also accepts major credit cards, such as Visa and MasterCard.

Note that there may be additional fees for certain activities, such as guided tours or coffee tasting. If you’re interested in any of these activities, you can inquire about the prices at the ticket office.

Karen Blixen Museum Attractions

  1. Guided Tours
  2. Museum Exhibitions
  3. Gift Shop
  4. Film Screenings
  5. Garden Walks
  6. Coffee Tasting

How to get there

Here’s how you can get there:

  1. By Taxi: The easiest way to get to the museum is by taxi. You can hail a taxi from most parts of Nairobi and negotiate a fare with the driver. It’s a good idea to agree on the fare before getting into the taxi.
  2. By Matatu: You can also take a matatu, which is a shared minibus taxi, to Karen from the city center.

When to Get There

The Museum is open every day of the week, including weekends and public holidays, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. The museum is closed on May 1st (Labour Day) and December 25th (Christmas Day).

If you’re visiting Nairobi, the Karen Blixen Museum is definitely worth a visit. Not only is it a beautiful and historic site, but it’s also a great way to learn about the life and work of one of Kenya’s most famous writers.

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