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Kisimu Museum

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Visit Duration: 4 Hours

Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM

Entry type: Paid

Entry Details: Opems at: 8 AM, Entry fee: 500KSH

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The exhibits at the Kisimu Museum focus on the cultural and environmental heritage of Western Kenya. The museum houses a large collection of native flora and wildlife.

Kisumu Museum is also a hub for international and local conferences and workshops. The museum enclosure, built on 10 acres of land, is one of the few green spaces available in Kisumu for the benefit of people and visitors alike.

Fort Tenan, Songhor, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum, Thimlich Ohinga World Heritage Site, and Tom Mboya Mausoleum are all attached to Kisumu Museum.

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Kisimu Museum

Highlights of Kisimu Museum

The Kisimu museum, located south of the town centre, is divided into three sections. The museum's first section focuses on the three major language groups of western Kenya: Kalenjin, Luo, and Bantu. The second component of the museum is a typical Luo homestead that depicts the imaginary life of Onyango as he goes through the rite of passage that was utilised to build his own family property. The third and last portion of the museum is a small aquarium that showcases the aquatic assets of adjacent lakes, as well as a reptile house that displays examples of all the area snakes you probably don't want to encounter.

Due to its vicinity to Lake Victoria, the second-largest freshwater lake in the world, it not only functions as a tourist destination and educational and recreational hub, but also as a resource for information on the preservation and sustainability of Lake Victoria's biodiversity.

The Western Rift Valley and Nyanza Province's material cultures are highlighted in the museum's compact but thorough exhibit gallery. This includes basketry, fishing equipment, farming implements, and hunting and traditional dress and jewellery. A lion, a De Brazza monkey, and the biggest Nile perch ever taken in Kenya are among the other dioramas on display.

The port city of Kisumu is located in western Kenya along the beaches of Lake Victoria. The country's third-largest city is home to some intriguing tourist attractions.

The Kisumu Museum is made up of several outdoor pavilions, some of which house live creatures including different kinds of fish from Lake Victoria. Mambas, Puff Adders, Spitting Cobras, and other dangerous snakes from Kenya can also be found at the museum.

 

Weapons, jewellery, and farm objects used by residents of the Nyanza Province are featured in further shows. In one of the museum's pavilions, there are rocks with artwork created by Tara on them.

The Ber-gi-dala show, which featured a typical Luo farmhouse and Luo relics, has so far been the most significant display. The residence, livestock corrals, and granary of a Luo man make up this UNESCO-sponsored exhibit, which details the Luo people's history, migration to western Kenya, and customs and beliefs.

 

Site of the Ancient Kanam
A short distance from Homa Mountain is where you'll find Kanam on the Lake Victoria shore. Following the discovery of a fossil human jaw, Pleistocene fauna, and pebble tools by Louis Leakey's expedition in 1933, this archaeological site was given official status. At this location, palaeontological bones dating from 1 to 6 million years ago have recently been discovered by researchers.
Tombi Nyaima
The settlement that sank is referred to as Simbi Nyaima. Within a few kilometres of Lake Victoria's shore lies a crater lake called Simbi Nyaima. Because of the following legendary tale, the Luo people highly value this location:

 

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Kisimu Museum Overview

The exhibits at the Kisimu Museum focus on the cultural and environmental heritage of Western Kenya. The museum houses a large collection of native flora and wildlife.

Kisumu Museum is also a hub for international and local conferences and workshops. The museum enclosure, built on 10 acres of land, is one of the few green spaces available in Kisumu for the benefit of people and visitors alike.

Fort Tenan, Songhor, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum, Thimlich Ohinga World Heritage Site, and Tom Mboya Mausoleum are all attached to Kisumu Museum.

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Points Of Interest for Kisimu Museum

  • Although the majority of the museum's collections are from the Nyanza region, other exhibitions are from surrounding regions such as the Rift Valley and Western region.
  • One of the most impressive exhibits is about the structure and nature of a Luo farmhouse. "Ber-gi-Dala" is the name of the exhibition. The exhibition is critical for chronicling the Luo's history and preserving their culture, and the museum takes great delight in this task.
  • A 300-year-old turtle transferred from Seychelles to Kenya in 1930 is another interesting feature. This tortoise, like numerous others on display at the museum, survives by being fed cabbages and water on a daily basis.
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Best time to visit Kisimu Museum

The museum is located on the Nairobi Road in Kisumu, Kenya.

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People Also Asked

Is it possible to pay with the card for museum entrance?

 

Possibly in a park of its stature normally you are likely to get visa credit or debit/master cards facilities

What Do I Bring For a Trip to Kisumu?

 

What you should carry will depend on what time of year you are travelling to Kisumu. Generally speaking, you should bring summer clothing, something warm for mornings and evenings, sunscreen, forms of identification, and a camera.

Is There A Vaccination Need For Kisumu?

Currently, there are no immunisations required for travel to Kisumu in Kenya. A few months before your visit, you should confirm with your travel agent.

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