The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) has rolled out new entry charges for museums and heritage sites across the country, with the updated fees set to take effect from May 7, 2026.
In a public notice on Tuesday, NMK said the revised rates have been introduced under Legal Notice No. 79 of 2025 in line with the Museums and Heritage Act, affecting both local and international visitors at its facilities.
Under the new structure, Kenyan and East African adults visiting the Nairobi National Museum will pay Sh350, up from Sh300, while children will now pay Sh200, an increase from Sh150.
Visitors from other African countries will be charged US$9 (Sh1,170) for adults and US$6 (Sh780) for children, while those from outside Africa will pay US$18 (Sh2,340) for adults and US$9 (Sh1,170) for children. Previously, non-residents were paying Sh1,200 for adults and Sh600 for children.
At the Snake Park, Kenyan and East African adults will also pay Sh350, with children charged Sh200. African residents will pay US$6 for adults and US$3 for children, while visitors from outside Africa will pay US$18 (Sh2,340) for adults and US$9 (Sh1,170) for children.
For those choosing a combined ticket covering both the Nairobi National Museum and Snake Park, Kenyan adults will pay Sh600 and children Sh300. African residents will pay US$5 (Sh650) for adults and US$10 (Sh1,300) for children, while foreign visitors from outside Africa will pay US$25 (Sh3,250) for adults and US$15 (Sh1,950) for children.
Entry fees at the Nairobi Gallery have also been revised, with Kenyan adults set to pay Sh300 and children Sh200. Visitors from outside Africa will pay US$14 (sh1,820) for adults and US$7 (Sh910) for children.
At both the Karen Blixen Museum and Fort Jesus, Kenyan adults will now pay Sh550 while children will be charged Sh300. African residents will pay US$9 for adults and US$16 (Sh2,080) for children, while visitors from outside Africa will pay US$17 (Sh2,210) for adults and US$8 (Sh1,040) for children.
A combined ticket for Fort Jesus and the Butterfly House will cost Kenyan adults Sh650 and children Sh400. African residents will pay US$12 for adults and US$7 for children, while visitors from outside Africa will pay US$19 for adults and US$9 for children.
The changes extend to other heritage sites managed by NMK, including Lamu Museum, Swahili House, the German Post Office, and sites in Tambach, Kapenguria, and Shimoni. A combined package for Lamu Museum, Swahili House and the German Post Office will now cost Kenyan adults Sh750 and children Sh400. African residents will pay US$6 for adults and US$3 for children, while visitors from outside Africa will pay US$10 for adults and US$4 for children.
The NMK Director General said the move is aimed at improving services and sustaining conservation work at the sites.
“These adjustments are necessary to support the maintenance of our heritage sites, improve services, and ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy and learn from Kenya’s rich cultural and natural heritage,” he said.
The fee review comes as the government steps up efforts to promote cultural tourism, seeking to expand the sector beyond traditional wildlife attractions.
