Karen Blixen Museum
Museum in Nairobi, Kenya
The Karen Blixen Museum, located 10 km outside of Nairobi, Kenya, "at the foot of the Ngong Hills", is the former African home of Danish author Karen Blixen, famous for her 1937 book Out of Africa which chronicles life at the estate. Wikipedia
Architect(s): Ake Sjogren
Completed: 1912
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How much does it cost to visit the Karen Blixen Museum?
The Entry Fee is USD 15 per person [ adult or child] or approximately Ksh 1,500 per person in Kenya shillings. The museum is open between 8:30am to 5:30pm, All year round including public holidays and weekends.
Why is the Karen Blixen Museum important?
The Karen Blixen Museum was established in 1985 to commemorate the life of Baroness Karen Blixen, the talented Danish author, poet and farmer. Karen Blixen is the author of several books including the famous “Out of Africa” later documented into a movie with the same title.
Was Out of Africa filmed at Karen Blixen's house?
As Karen's farmhouse was at the time of filming a part of a local nursing school, the filming took place in her nearby first house "Mbogani", which is a dairy today. Her actual house, known as "Mbagathi" is now the Karen Blixen Museum.
What happened to Karen Blixen's farm?
Danish author Karen Blixen and her Swedish husband, Baron Bror von Blixen Fincke, owned the farm. The National Museums of Kenya took over the house in 1985, and it was officially opened as a museum in 1985.
Located 10km from the city centre, the museum belongs to a different time period in the history of Kenya, and later gained international acclaim with the ...
The Karen Blixen Museum, located 10 km outside of Nairobi, Kenya, "at the foot of the Ngong Hills", is the former African home of Danish author Karen Blixen ...
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Karen Blixen Museum admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $114.87, while a popular guided tour starts around $30.00 per person.
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An author's childhood home “Babette's Feast”, Out of Africa, Seven Gothic Tales. Pearls of Danish literature and all composed and written down at the house ...
Karen Blixen Museum Nairobi is located 10 km from the city center Nairobi and the museum belongs to a different time period in the history of Kenya, ...
Visit Karen Blixen's family home at Rungstedlund near Copenhagen where she returned from Kenya to write her book, Out of Africa.
Visit the Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi during the daily timing 8:30am to 5:30pm for an entry fee of USD 15 per person. The Museum offers a fantastic space ...
Dec 7, 2018 · The Karen Blixen Museum opened in 1986 in honor of Blixen's life and work at her beloved residence “in Africa at the foot of the Ngong Hills,” ...
The Museum is located 16 Kilometers from Nairobi City Centre, it is accessible through both the Ngong and Langata roads, the Museum is at the end of Karen road.