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Opening days in Nairobi: 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 Nairobi with known opening hours, 1 close on Sunday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Sunday in Nairobi
1 closed · 6 open
Closed on Sunday
Open on Sunday
- Nairobi National Park6:00–18:30
- David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust11:00–12:00
- Giraffe Centre9:00–17:00
- Karen Blixen Museum8:30–18:00
- Nairobi National Museum8:30–17:30
- Nairobi Arboretum6:00–18:00
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi National Park | 6–18:30 | 6–18:30 | 6–18:30 | 6–18:30 | 6–18:30 | 6–18:30 | 6–18:30 |
| David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | 11–12 | 11–12 | 11–12 | 11–12 | 11–12 | 11–12 | 11–12 |
| Giraffe Centre | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Karen Blixen Museum | 8:30–18 | 8:30–18 | 8:30–18 | 8:30–18 | 8:30–18 | 8:30–18 | 8:30–18 |
| Nairobi National Museum | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 8:30–17:30 | 8:30–17:30 |
| Nairobi Arboretum | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 |
| Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–12 | ✕ |
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Nairobi closed on Sunday?
Some are. 1 of the 7 top sights in Nairobi with known hours close on Sunday: Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The other 6 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Nairobi?
On Sunday, 6 of the 7 top sights in Nairobi are open: Nairobi National Park, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi National Museum, Nairobi Arboretum.
Which attractions in Nairobi are open every day?
6 top sights in Nairobi are open all seven days: Nairobi National Park, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi National Museum, Nairobi Arboretum.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-02-19). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Africa/Nairobi).
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