The Nairobi Gallery (Swahili: Nyumba ya sanaa ya Nairobi) is an art gallery located in the capital of Kenya. The gallery is dedicated to showcasing African art.
The building was designed by C. Rand Ovary, the construction of which was completed in 1913 for the Ministry of Native Affairs, during colonial times, served as a government office that would have the function of counting marriages, births and deaths. From 1963, the building was used as the Provisional Commissioner's office until 1984. The building was later used as Kanu's branch office of Nairobi until 1997. In 1995, the building was declared a national monument. In 1997, ownership of the building was passed to the National Museums of Kenya. In 1999, the state corporation began the process of renovating the building. In 2005, the renovation work was completed and the gallery opened for the first time. During 2019, the National Museums of Kenya collaborated with Google to digitize the Nairobi gallery's exhibits to the Google Arts & Culture platform as well as add an adapted version of Google Street View to the museum's rooms.
Monday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
Thursday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
Saturday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
Sunday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
Jeniffer Maigua | Feb 20, 2018
Beautiful art. Calm scenery with the perfect hideout coffee shop. Thats where one should go for a cup of coffee coupled with a good book. Once finished, take a tour of the gallery and lose yourself in African history.
Mary Kamau | Feb 2, 2018
There's something super enchanting about this place. I loved it
Mercy K | Feb 27, 2018
Nice quiet place in town next to Nyayo House.
Oduor Obura | Jan 25, 2018
The center of Nairobi is informative. Great collection of Murumbi artefacts
Leley Amos Brian | Sep 15, 2017
At the junction of Kenyatta Avenue and Uhuru highway is this breathtaking monument, built in 1913 by the British colonial government and designed by government architect Rand Overy. The building is a display of Victorian Architecture and was used for Native affairs. In the post colonial era it has played a major role as provincial administration offices before the construction of Nyayo house that is adjacent sky scraper. The building now houses unique Pan African cultural collection of Kenya 's second vice president Joseph Murumbi.
Hojin Shin | Apr 28, 2018
It's a gallery but more like a museum on art pieces&art crafts from all around africa.But i really enjoyed. There is nice cafe inside the compound.
Diane Onyango | Apr 12, 2018
I was particularly mesmerised by Murumbi's furniture and jewellery collection. There is also peculiar yet interesting stuff like a gourd made from a camel's stomach! I was given a tour by a really knowledgeable guide. I'd recommend the gallery for visits.
Karl Brumback | May 13, 2018
Well worth a trip to this centrally located spot you've probably driven past 100 times. Essentially a potion of Joseph Murrumbis vast personal collection it offers a glimpse into the early post-independence African art world. Read a bit on Murumbi and Alan Donovan before you go. Beautiful, fascinating...
Vanessa Wanjiku | Jun 11, 2018
I loved it....so much history and art to see in one small place. And it's so affordable.
DUNCAN | Jul 11, 2018
Be sure to visit. Nice collections
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