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Opening days in Lamu: what's closed on Sunday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 7 top attractions in Lamu with known opening hours, 2 close on Sunday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Thursday in Lamu
0 closed · 7 open
Closed on Thursday
Nothing closes on Thursday — all 7 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Thursday
- Lamu Fort8:00–17:00
- Lamu Museum8:00–17:00
- Swahili House Museum8:30–12:00, 14:00–16:30
- Riyadha Mosque8:00–17:00
- Shela Beach9:00–17:00
- Takwa RuinsOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Siyu Fort8:00–17:00
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamu Fort | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 7:30–17 | 7:30–17 |
| Lamu Museum | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–5:30 | 8–17:30 |
| Swahili House Museum | 8:30–1214–16:30 | 8:30–1214–16:30 | 8:30–1214–16:30 | 8:30–1214–16:30 | 8:30–1214–16:30 | 8:30–1214–16:30 | 8:30–1214–16:30 |
| Riyadha Mosque | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–12 | ✕ |
| Shela Beach | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | ✕ | ✕ |
| Takwa Ruins | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Siyu Fort | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 |
Open late in Lamu
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Lamu MuseumOpen late until 24:00 on Sat
- Takwa RuinsOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Lamu closed on Sunday?
Some are. 2 of the 7 top sights in Lamu with known hours close on Sunday: Riyadha Mosque, Shela Beach. The other 5 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Lamu?
On Sunday, 5 of the 7 top sights in Lamu are open: Lamu Fort, Lamu Museum, Swahili House Museum, Takwa Ruins, Siyu Fort.
Which attractions in Lamu are open every day?
5 top sights in Lamu are open all seven days: Lamu Fort, Lamu Museum, Swahili House Museum, Takwa Ruins, Siyu Fort.
Which sights in Lamu are open late?
Lamu Museum, Takwa Ruins stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-09-18). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Africa/Nairobi).
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