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Karen Blixen Museum is located 19km from the city center and can be accessed through both the Ngong and Langata roads. The Karen Blixen Museum was once a centerpiece of a coffee farm that was owned by a Danish author Karen and her Swedish husband Baron Bor Blixen at the foot of Kenya’s Ngong Hills which was then referred to as Mbogani. Karen came to Kenya in the year 1914 to join a fiancé who had arrived in Kenya a year before. Karen was a talented poet, author, and farmer.
Set in the serene suburb of Nairobi, the Karen Blixen Museum not only provides the most comprehensive insight into the person of Karen Blixen but also offers a fantastic space for personal reflection in our nature trail, against a backdrop of Karen’s beloved Ngong Hills. The Museum was opened in 1986.
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The Karen Blixen Museum gained international acclaim after the release of the ‘Out of Africa’ movie, an Oscar-winning film based on Karen’s autobiography which gained significant prominence. Karen has written many books like Anecdotes of Destiny, Night Shade, and Out of Africa which was one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time. It is said that in the year 1931, Karen left Kenya after she was penniless due to the failure of her coffee farm. She had then lost her marriage and hope of children. She went back to Denmark to live with her widowed mother.
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The Karen Blixen Museum has received various awards due to its excellent services. The museum has guided tours around the house and the coffee plantation and old farm equipment which are showcased. The décor of the house is a reflection of the 1985 film and the original from Karen’s stay. Along the museum, there is a gift shop that can be rented for birthdays, cooperate functions, and other events. There is also a museum with posters, postcards of the film, and other mementos.
The museum offers curriculum-based teachings for school-going children and art activities. The environment is serene and tranquil due to the trees and the haven of birds found in this museum. The museum is open every day of the week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm including public holidays.
Entrance fee to Karen Blixen Museum
The museum is highly visited and therefore early booking is highly recommended. Citizen adults pay Ksh 200 while children pay ksh100. Residents of East Africa pay ksh600 for adults and ksh400 for children below 16 years. Non-resident adults pay ksh1200 and ksh600 for children.
Attractions in Karen Blixen Museum
Now that there was a large coffee plantation, there is a unique collection of equipment like coffee driers, plows, wagons, and first-generation tractors. The museum also photographs, paintings, a library of books, and furniture that were used by the talented author. Nature trail into the indigenous forest found in the area makes it even more interesting with a magnificent view of the Ngong Hills. There are said to be over 116 species of butterflies and mammals like hyrax and bush squirrels and over 100 different types of plants.
For lovers of history and people who have read ‘Out of Africa’ the museum is the best destination. It is one of the most visited museums in Nairobi and their services are amazing. It is open for fun for every age at any time. If you have an event or a party, the serene environment offers a space to have an experience of a lifetime. Karen itself is a place to be, the unique houses and beautiful environment is a must-visit. For international tourists, after a visit to Karen Blixen, Nairobi offers a variety of tourist attraction sites like the Nairobi national park, giraffe Center, Mamba Village, and many other beautiful environments.
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