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Karen Blixen Museum

The Karen Blixen Museum is great for history buffs and book lovers.
Portions of the movieOut of Africa were filmed in the historic house.
To see more of Blixen’s former property, visit the nearby Karen Blixen Coffee Garden.
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In 2024, Karen Blixen Museum admission will cost KHS 200 for adult Kenyan residents and KSH 100 for kids. For non-residents, the cost will be US$12 for adults and US$6 for children. Ticket costs are typically included in the price of tours, but it's wise to check ahead to be sure.
As the name suggests, the museum houses exhibits and ephemera related to the life of Danish author Karen Blixen, famous for Out of Africa. It also houses some original furniture and has lovely gardens, making it a good place for a stroll.
The museum is on Karen Road, in the southwestern part of Nairobi. Taxis will take you here, but many people opt to visit as part of a tour instead. If you’d rather take public transportation, you can also take Matatu Route 24 to the front of the museum.
The best time of day to visit the Karen Blixen Museum is in the morning, particularly if you want to avoid crowds. Try to time your visit for a time when there's not too much rain or cloud cover so that you can also enjoy the gardens.
Yes, there are guided tours of the Karen Blixen Museum, and half-hour-long docent-led tours are part of the experience. Many people visit the museum on a guided tour, many of which include stops at nearby attractions, notably the Elephant Orphanage, the Giraffe Centre, and even Nairobi National Park.








































































































































