The National Museums of Kenya have announced that they will open all their museums, sites, and monuments across the country for free over the weekend.
In a notice on Wednesday, September 24, the institution confirmed that the facilities will be open to all on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, in celebration of World Tourism Day.
“The National Museums of Kenya is pleased to announce that in celebration of World Tourism Day, there will be free entry to all our museums, sites, and monuments across the country on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28,” the notice read.
The National Museums emphasized that the special access will only be available to citizens, inviting Kenyans to take advantage of the two days.
“This offer is exclusively available to Kenyan citizens. We welcome you to take this opportunity to explore, learn, and celebrate Kenya’s rich cultural and natural heritage,” the notice added.
This comes a day after the Ministry of Tourism announced free entry into all National Parks, Reserves, and sanctuaries managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
In a notice on Tuesday, September 23, Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the free entry is to mark the United Nations World Tourism Day.
The UN World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on September 27, and this year’s theme is ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,’ highlighting the role of tourism in driving positive change in communities, conservation, and economic growth.
“To honor this significant occasion, I am thrilled to announce that the Government of Kenya is offering free entry to all Kenyan citizens to visit Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)-managed national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries on Saturday, September 27th, 2025,” read the notice in part.
Miano said the initiative aims to give Kenyans an opportunity to reconnect with the country’s wildlife heritage, deepen collective commitment to conservation, and experience the unparalleled beauty of natural treasures.
“By opening the gates to these iconic spaces, we aim to foster a greater appreciation of Kenya’s rich biodiversity and inspire a shared responsibility to protect it for generations to come,” she stated.
Miano called on Kenyans to take advantage of the opportunity to explore, learn, and celebrate the beauty of Kenya’s natural treasures.
“We invite all Kenyans to take advantage of this opportunity to explore, learn, and celebrate the wonders of our parks, reserves, and sanctuaries, which are not just Kenya’s pride but the world’s heritage,” she added.
