Lamu Museum Entrance Fees

In this article, we will look at the entrance fees for Lamu Museum. The Lamu Museum is located in the Lamu Archipelago, which is a small group of isolated islands off Kenya’s northern coast near Somalia. It is made up of the islands of Lamu, Manda, Pate, and Kiwayu, all of which have a vibrant Swahili culture.

The museum, which is housed in the Lamu Fort, first opened to the public in December 1971. The Lamu Fort is a massive two-story structure that was constructed between 1813 and 1821. The Fort served as a garrison for Baluchi soldiers sent by the Sultan of Oman and marked the southern border of the traditional stone town. Its protective presence encouraged settlement and development in its immediate vicinity.

Lamu Fort was given to the National Museums of Kenya in 1984 after serving as a prison for both the British colonial regime and the Kenyan government from 1910 to 1984. The Swedish International Development Agency provided technical and financial assistance in establishing the Fort as a museum (SIDA). The general theme of the museum at the time of its inception was environmental conservation, as the Fort serves as a community centre for the people of Lamu’s old town. The Lamu Fort is typical of Swahili architecture from the 18th century. It houses an ethnographic collection from the Swahili, Orma, and Pokomo groups. There are archaeological displays depicting the Takwa Ruins excavations, carved headboards, throne chairs, and musical instruments, including the famous Siwa Horns, which are made of brass and resemble elephant tusks.