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| Location | Nyeri, Kenya |
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| Coordinates | 0°26′27″S 36°57′36″E / 0.44079°S 36.95988°E |
| Type | History museum |
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]
In November 2019, Google collaborated with the National Museums of Kenya, and among its programs included an adapted version of Google Street View to the Nyeri museum, in which you can virtually visit the museum's rooms.[5]
Collections
The museum has several collections of artifacts related to the culture of the Kikuyu people.[6] Among the museum's exhibits on Kikuyu culture are stools, handicrafts, shields, photographs and sculptures.[7] The museum also contains information about Kenya's independence process.[8]
- ^ "Nyeri Museum – National Museums of Kenya". Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ^ "The White Rhino Hotel | Places to visit in Nyeri | Things to do in Nyeri | Aberdare National Park | Italian War Memorial | Baden-Powell Information Centre Museum | Mau Mau Caves | Nyeri Museum". www.whiterhinohotel.com. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ^ Wamathai, James (2014-10-02). "Museums, vibrating cars and other Central Kenya stories". HapaKenya. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ^ "Discover Kenya's History at its First Courtroom". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ^ Voice, Kenyan (2020-10-20). "Google Unveils 3D Images Of Kenya's First Courtroom Located in Nyeri". Kenyan Voice News. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ^ "Nyeri Museum | Places to Visit in Nyeri | Twenzetu". Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ^ "NYERI MUSEUM – Destination code 254". Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ^ ""It is better to die on our feet than live on our knees for fear of colonial rule" ..." MBC. Retrieved 2021-06-21.