Lamu Museum — Attraction in Mkomami ward

Lamu Museum is arguably the most contemporary museum in the country and definitely the only one in Lamu. Recently renovated with help from the Sultanate of Oman, the museum takes on a monochrome theme as one journeys through Swahili culture, from origins, birth, social order, worship, living and death. It's the easiest place to get a good definition of who the Swahili are, or aren't. The Omanis have taken up the entirety of the first floor to showcase their Sultanate's history, its interaction with the East African coast before and during colonialism, and what present day Oman has to offer.

To be frank, one can see a clear difference between the amount of research, synthesis, story, and art direction that went into the Swahili vs Omani showcases. Despite this being the best for now, I feel the National Museums of Kenya should use it as a springboard to inject more modernity, flair, and detail into all its...

Small, yet sympathique

Entrance 600 shillings if paid by cash (as of Feb 24). There are no combination ticket anymore so you won't get with the same ticket to the castle.

The ground floor o n l y provides information about Lamu and swahili culture which you probably come to see here. They're a few interesting gadgets and nips of information which make the visit worthwhile.

Apart the building itself is interesting, the views from the second floor balcony to the laguna are fresh and cooling windy.

The second floor is propaganda of the state of Oman and its culture of how great it is. Probably due to the fact they have given direct funds and cash to set up such a showcase. Decide yourself if you wanna immerse yourself...

What a joke! First floor dedicated to present days Omani Sultan and Oman country. Try their toilet: You will be positively surprised when entering! Ok... no toilet paper. No problem Then the flush doesn't work. Then you take soap from the dispenser at the sink. And then you try to open the tap... but impossible. So you wash your hands at the bucket on the floor and flush with that dirty bucket! 👍😅😂🤮🤑😁 I told this to the guy collecting our money when leaving. He replied that many people told him already before!!! Wonderful Swahili experience included into this museum. We...