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.
How to pay Karen Blixen Museum?
We paid on site, either in cash or with credit card (I don't remember exactly). No reservation is needed for Karen Blixen Museum, so I don't see any reason why would you do it in advance.
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.