There was a tiny museum with stuffed animals, old weapons, tools, baskets etc. They had a small aquarium. The most interesting thing for me was learning about the homestead, and how it was set up. We had a docent follow us around there and he was very friendly and talked the whole time. If he wasn't there it would have... More

prefer Impala park, AS I like to see more lively animals.. but thats just my choice

My husband, adult son and I spent a week in Kisumu in January 2012, taking various day trips with Integritour, before returning to Nairobi with them enjoying a short Masai Mara safari en route. Our trip to Kisumu museum was organised by Integritour and we were fortunate to have Tom as our guide - not only a keen and committed... More

The museum looks great and an interesting place to visit but they can do better.

Take a guide with you to the Luo houses and he will tell you some really funny stories. There isn't a huge amount to see but what is there is OK.

Kisumu museum was opened in 1980,is off the road from Nairobi.Its exhibits include a fresh water aquarium,an outdoor snake park,tortoise pens that house the 300 year old tortoise imported from the Seychelles in 1930 and the culture of the local people. One of the main attractions is the traditional Luo homestead complete with the livestock pens and a granary.The Kisumu... More