Karen Blixen Museum, Kenya

The Karen Blixen Museum in Kenya occupies the former farmhouse of writer Karen Blixen in the Nairobi suburb that now bears her name. The site preserves the house and grounds associated with her time in Kenya.

The museum displays original furniture, personal items and exhibits relating to Blixen’s life and writings, including material from her coffee-farming years in the early 20th century. The grounds include the house garden and several outbuildings that reflect the colonial-era farm layout.

The property was the author’s residence during her years in Kenya; it later became a museum dedicated to her life and work. Conservation of the house and curated displays aim to present the domestic and literary history linked to Blixen.

Situated in the Karen suburb on the outskirts of Nairobi, the museum is about a 10-kilometre drive from the city centre and is commonly visited as a day visit from Nairobi.

• Location tip: Located in the suburb of Karen, roughly 10 kilometres southwest of central Nairobi, making it a short drive from the city.
• Guided tours: Guided tours are commonly available and focus on the author's life, her coffee farm period in Kenya and exhibits of personal belongings and period furniture.

What to See #

• Blixen house: The restored farmhouse where the author lived and worked is preserved with original furniture and displays about her life and writing.
• Gardens and outbuildings: Surrounding gardens and outbuildings reflect the colonial-era farm layout and are part of the museum grounds open to visitors.