Kenya: Nairobi National Archives Guided Heritage Tour with Transfer
Highlights
- Visit the Kenya National Archives in central Nairobi
- Learn about Kenya's documentary heritage and archival history
- Explore historical photographs and archival materials
- Discover collections connected with Kenya's political and social history
- View the Murumbi African Heritage collection where accessible
- See African art, artefacts, textiles and historical objects
- Explore the Pan-African postage-stamp collection associated with the Murumbis
- Learn about the role of archives in preserving Kenya's national memory
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Meeting Point: Kenya National Archives
Not Suitable For
- Guests expecting a wildlife or outdoor adventure activity
- Guests expecting a large interactive modern museum
- Guests expecting unrestricted access to archival storage areas
- Guests expecting to handle original historical documents
- Guests expecting specialist archival research services
- Guests expecting guaranteed access to every archival collection
- Guests unable to follow museum and archival preservation rules
Important Notes
- The Kenya National Archives and Documentation Service was established in 1965.
- The Archives preserves public records and documentary heritage and provides reference and research services.
- The Archives' current official listing gives opening hours of Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:00, with weekends and public holidays closed.
- Other current visitor listings report 08:00–17:00 Monday–Friday and 08:00–12:00 Saturday, so the confirmed operating schedule should be checked before booking.
- The Archives collection contains material dating back to around 1900 and includes more than 3.5 million archival materials according to National Museums of Kenya archival information.
- Special collections include historical photographs, political and cultural records, African heritage material and photographs associated with important Kenyan personalities and events.
- The Archives provides online KNADS services through eCitizen, including gallery visits, research applications and document-related services.
- Photography, reproduction, research and access to restricted archival materials may be subject to separate rules or charges.
Specialisations
- Kenyan documentary heritage
- National archival collections
- Historical photography
- African art and artefacts
- Murumbi African Heritage collection
- Kenyan political history
- Colonial and independence-era records
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