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    Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum — Nairobi, Kenya

    King Charles III and President William Ruto at The Tomb of The Unknown Warrior

    A Royal Visit to Uhuru Gardens

    His Majesty King Charles III and President William Ruto honour the fallen at The Tomb of The Unknown Warrior.

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    Kenya @ 63: A Nation's Journey

    Celebrating over six decades of independence and transformation.

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    Permanent Exhibition

    Voices Of Freedom

    Personal stories from Kenya's independence movement.

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    Featured Documentary
    2024Released
    17 minRuntime
    4KUltra HD

    The Making Of Uhuru Gardens

    A cinematic journey behind the creation of Kenya's premier National Monument and Museum, a tribute to those who fought for our freedom.

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    Opening Hours

    Open daily 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Last entry at 4:30 PM.

    Admission

    Free entry to the museum and monument grounds.

    Getting Here

    Lang'ata Road, Nairobi. Parking available on site.

    Group Visits

    Book guided tours for schools and groups in advance.

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    Our Galleries

    22 galleries spanning Kenya's heritage

    The Collection

    Thousands of artifacts and archives

    Independence Heritage

    The struggle and triumph of freedom

    Cultural Artifacts

    Art, craft and tradition across Kenya

    Our Galleries

    Military Heritage Gallery at Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum
    Historical & Independence

    Military Heritage Gallery

    Military Service, National Defence, and the Discipline of Protecting Kenya.

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    Struggle For Independence Gallery showing Mau Mau freedom fighters
    Historical & Independence

    Struggle For Independence Gallery

    Kenya's Long Struggle for Self-Determination and Political Freedom.

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    Independence Gallery documenting Kenya independence history
    Historical & Independence

    Independence Gallery

    Kenya's Journey to Independence and the Making of a Sovereign Nation.

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    Birth Of Kenya Gallery featuring Seers Who Foretold the Coming of Europeans
    Historical & Independence

    Birth Of Kenya Gallery

    The Constitutional, Civic, and Symbolic Emergence of Modern Kenya.

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    Tunnel Of Martyrs memorial installation at Uhuru Gardens
    Historical & Independence

    Tunnel Of Martyrs

    A Solemn Memorial to Sacrifice, Courage, and National Remembrance.

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    Jomo Kenyatta Presidential Library and Museum gallery exhibit
    Leadership & Legacy

    Jomo Kenyatta Presidential Library And Museum

    A Leadership Gallery Exploring The Legacy Of Kenya's Founding Father And First President.

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    Upcoming Events

    25 Apr 2026

    Independence Day Lecture Series

    Join historians for a discussion on Kenya's path to sovereignty.

    10 May 2026

    Children's Heritage Workshop

    Interactive workshops for young learners aged 6-12.

    01 Jun 2026

    Madaraka Day Commemoration

    Annual ceremony marking the anniversary of self-governance.

    Learning & Research

    Schools & Teachers

    Teaching materials and curriculum-linked resources for all ages.

    Research

    Academic resources and partnership opportunities.

    Digital Archives

    Access historical documents and photographs online.

    Publications

    Books, journals and educational materials from the museum.

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    Virtual Museum Tour

    Explore Uhuru Gardens National Monument & Museum from anywhere in the world through our immersive virtual experience.

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    Independence Commemorative Book

    KSh 2,500

    Uhuru Gardens Art Prints

    KSh 1,800

    Traditional Craft Collection

    KSh 3,200

    Museum Annual Membership

    KSh 5,000

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