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The Nyeri Museum is a museum located in Nyeri, Kenya.
History
The museum building was built in 1924, but the building began to be used in 1925 to settle common law cases.[1] In 1997, control of the building was transferred to the National Museums of Kenya.[2] At that time, the National Museums of Kenya decided to renovate the building.[3] In 2001, the museum was declared national property.[4]
Collections
The museum has several collections of artifacts related to the culture of the Kikuyu people.[5] Among the museum's exhibits on Kikuyu culture are stools, handicrafts, shields, photographs and sculptures.[6] The museum also contains information about Kenya's independence process.[7]
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