Nairobi Railway Museum, Railway museum near Central Station, Nairobi, Kenya
The museum displays a collection of steam locomotives, diesel engines, passenger coaches, and railway artifacts tracing the development of East African railways.
Established in 1971 by East African Railways and Harbours Corporation, the museum preserves items from the Kenya-Uganda Railway construction that began in 1896.
The museum exhibits artifacts related to the Man-Eaters of Tsavo lions and houses locomotive 301, which appeared in the film Out of Africa.
Located 1.7 kilometers from downtown Nairobi, the museum opens daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with separate entrance fees for residents and non-residents.
The facility maintains active rail connections to the main station, enabling transportation of exhibits and occasional operation of preserved locomotives for special events.
Location: Nairobi
Inception: 1971
Official opening: 1971
Website: http://krc.co.ke/?page_id=477
GPS coordinates: -1.29306,36.82250
Latest update: May 23, 2025 18:20
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