Karen Blixen Museum
Nairobi, Kenya
5 ticket options available · from $9.28 to $265 · free cancellation on 4 of 5
Tours, passes & combos at Karen Blixen Museum
Skip-the-line, guided tours, city passes and combo tickets — priced higher because they bundle extras beyond standard entry.
| Seller | Option | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Blixen Museum Official | Adult non-resident entry fee to Karen Blixen Museum. Include | $9.28 | View |
| GetYourGuide Free cancellation | Giraffe Encounter and Illusions Tour | $70 | View |
| Priceline Free cancellation | A visit to Karen Blixen Museum | $114.87 | View |
| Tripadvisor Free cancellation | Karen Blixen Nairobi Museum Tour | $155.85 | View |
| Viator Free cancellation | Oloolua Nature Trail Karen Blixen and Giraffe Centre | $265 | View |
Did you know?
- Type
- Museum in Nairobi, Kenya
Visitor information
- Address: Karen Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
- Phone: +254 20 8002139
- Official website: http://www.museums.or.ke/karen-blixen/
People also ask
Is Karen Blixen Museum worth visiting?
Loved by book enthusiasts and filmmakers, it uniquely blends literature, history, and film making it one of Nairobi's most iconic cultural sites. Karen Blixen Museum Nairobi Kenya is more than a historic house; it's a living story of Nairobi before the city took shape.
What is special about the Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi?
Set in the serene suburb of Nairobi, the Karen Blixen Museum not only provides the most comprehensive insight into the person of Karen Blixen, but also offers a fantastic space for personal reflection in our nature trail, against a back drop of Karen's beloved Ngong Hills.
Why is Karen Blixen famous in Kenya?
Karen Blixen wrote her nonfiction memoir Out of Africa after she moved back to Denmark. In this work, she reflected on her life as a settler in Kenyan from 1914 to 1931. She wrote with nostalgia about the land and the people of Kenya and about her personal triumphs and hardships.
What happened to Karen Blixen's farm?
After Blixen left Kenya in 1931, the vast parcel of land was turned into a residential area, with the Karen Country Club as an anchor intended to entice the wealthy (European) Nairobi residents to move there. The house that Blixen lived in is now a museum that gives a glimpse into daily life in colonial Kenya.
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