Kisumu museum, Nyanza Province, Kenya
4.0 (95 reviews) Spent Ranking #2 in Kisumu Speciality Museums
Nice little museum
It was a mixture of culture of Luo people and the huts they stayed in. There was traditional dance group called The African Genre Shield. There was a little aquarium, snake park and zoo. Nice place to stop by in Kisumu.
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http://www.museums.or.ke/content/blogcategory/14/20/
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4.0 based on (95 reviews)
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5markegge 5:00 PM Jun 20, 2015
Interesting, Informative, and Affordable
By the measuring stick of developing world museums, I'd rate the Kisumu National Museum quite highly. It's a bit eclectic--a snake park, crocodiles, an anthropological gallery, a (tiny) aquarium, and a great model Luo village. The exhibits are quite informative (you may be offered a guide, but none is needed). And, at KsH 500, this museum comes at quite a bargain, compared to most other tourist attractions in Kenya. The museum is a bit run down, and the restrooms leave plenty to be desired. But, on balance, it's an interesting and informative museum, and a pleasant place to pass some time. Afterwards, walk the 1km to the intersection of Komo Kenyetta Hwy and check out the vibrant Kisumu market. Buy some fruit, and walk across the street to enjoy in the Komo Kenyetta Grounds park.
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3crookhamcommon 5:00 PM May 5, 2019
Needs a cash injection.
The main gallery has some interesting displays but all a bit dusty and dimly lit. The aquarium shows healthy fish but it is small and was unbearably hot. The tortoises and crocodiles were just that. The Luo village was very interesting and the dance that was put on for us was quite something. We did not go to the snake display. There are many weaver birds nesting in the grounds and watching their antics was almost worth the visit in itself.
