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2024.8.14 
Africa, Kenya
Kenya, Nairobi, Museum
274 view Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is bustling with local residents and tourists as one of Africa's leading metropolises.
It is an exciting place just to walk around, with skyscrapers lining the business district and a bustling downtown.
To learn more about this country, I came to the National Museum of Kenya.
What is the National Museum of Kenya?
Kenya National Museum located in the center of Nairobi.
It is a state-managed museum that exhibits information and materials in a wide range of fields such as Kenyan history, culture, natural history, and archaeology.
It is also a hub for academic research, and many research projects on the history and nature of Kenya and East Africa are conducted here.
The museum itself is large enough to be explored in 2-3 hours, but there is also a café, gift shop and snake center on the same grounds.
It seems to be popular as a field trip destination, and maybe it was just the season, but about 30 schools came on this day.
Perhaps because there are not many opportunities to meet Asians, several people asked to take photos together.
I was happy to experience a bit of a famous and popular feeling.
A magnificent exhibition of carvings
The interior is broadly divided into areas of nature, humanity, and culture, and there is no specific route, allowing you to freely explore.
Also, unlike in Japan, most people went around while talking, and it was possible to take pictures freely.
It was refreshing to be able to walk around the exhibits while sharing impressions and thoughts on the spot.
One of the most eye-catching areas in the museum is the nature area.
Stuffed animals such as savannah elephants and giraffes welcome us.
In this area, you can see taxidermy of animals living in Kenya and learn about Kenya's rich ecosystem.
This time, I went before the safari, so I had a lively conversation such as "I want to see this animal" and "Is there such a thing?"
After the safari, I think the conversation will be lively from a different angle.
A Romantic Trajectory of Humanity and Colorful Culture
In the human area, skeletons and tools are exhibited in a way that traces the process of evolution.
Kenya is one of the cradles of humanity and is also known as an archaeological miracle.160There are super-important and super-valuable exhibits such as the Turkana boy, a skeleton of a boy from 10,000 years ago, and fossils of Homo habilis and Homo erectus.
I feel a sense of romance in the fact that humans lived hundreds of years ago and that their traces remain to this day.
The exhibition area introducing Kenya's diverse cultures featured various traditional costumes and crafts, including those of the famous Maasai, as well as the Kalenjin and Kikuyu tribes.
Every exhibit was vibrant and energetic, and just looking at them filled me with energy.
The visit to the Kenya National Museum, which was more impressive than I imagined and allowed me to experience a different culture firsthand, ended with great satisfaction.
I was once again captivated by the natural beauty and cultural richness of the country called Kenya, and my desire to travel more in this country has grown stronger.
The explanation was only in English, so if you want to know more deeply, we recommend downloading a translation app to your mobile in advance.
Writer
Mamo
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A traveler who goes to meet animals around the world. Has visited 52 countries overseas and 47 prefectures domestically. Had a childhood dream of seeing African elephants in the savannah and participated in a safari in Tanzania as a university student. Since then, has been passionate about traveling to observe animals, having observed animals in over 100 national parks, zoos, and animal-related facilities. A world traveler.
