Malindi Museum

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Malindi Museum
Malindi coelacanth.JPG
Coelacanth in Malindi Museum
EstablishedMay 10, 2004; 17 years ago (2004-05-10)
LocationTwo story building dating from 1891 also known as House of Columns
Coordinates3°12′57″S 40°07′19″E / 3.215922°S 40.121813°E / -3.215922; 40.121813Coordinates: 3°12′57″S 40°07′19″E / 3.215922°S 40.121813°E / -3.215922; 40.121813

The Malindi Museum is a museum located in Malindi, Kenya. The museum is dedicated to the history of the ethnic groups of the Kenyan coast as well as the marine animals that inhabit it.

History[]

The museum is located in the two story building dating from 1891 also known as House of Columns. The building was constructed by Adulhussein Gulamhussein.[1] The Bohra community sold the building for 2,000 English pounds.[2] On the east facade there is a colonnade featuring five round pillars. The architecture of the building is similar to that of the former Malindi District Commissioner building erected in 1890. The building was originally used as the home of an Indian trader.[3] The building served as the first hospital in Malindi District during the Kenyan colony until 1952.[4] The building was also used as an office for the Livestock Development Department, the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Fisheries Department.[5] In 1991, it was declared a national monument.[6] In 1999 the House of Columns was transferred to the National Museum of Kenya and a restoration opened in 2004 as museum.[2][7]

The Malindi District Commissioner building has housed the Ethnographic Museum of coastal Kenya since 2009.[7]

Collections[]

The museum focuses on the history of Malindi. The museum is used as an information center for the town.[8] The museum has exhibits containing traditional objects such as musical instruments, tools and costumes. On the ethnographic section, the museum contains various traditional and cultural artifacts of the Mijikenda peoples who are ethnic groups inhabiting the Kenyan coast, including wooden totems,[9] as well as ancient artifacts that belonged to Arabs who settled in Malindi.[10] The museum features exhibits on marine archeology and fish species of the Kenyan coast.[11][12] The museum features temporary exhibits including famous Malindi Coelacanth.[2][7] The museum contains historical photographs of Malindi[13] and a library on the history of East Africa.[14] In addition, the museum displays the history of the navigator and explorer Vasco de Gama.[15]

References[]

  1. ^ Otieno, Jeckiona (2012-01-05). "The house that has stood the test of time". The Standard. Retrieved 2021-08-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b c "Malindi Museum – Historical Background". Archived from the original on 2007-12-18. Retrieved 2013-04-09.
  3. ^ "Eco-Resorts". www.eco-resorts.com. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  4. ^ "Popular Malindi Attractions - Malindi Museum, Kenya Tours". www.kenyasafari.com. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  5. ^ Kiriama, Herman; Ballarin, Marie; Katana, Jimbi; Abungu, Patrick. "Discovering the Kenyan Coast" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-08-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ "Malindi Museum | Enzi". Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  7. ^ a b c Martin, Esmond Bradley (2009) [originally published in 1970]. Malindi. Past and Present (New ed.). The National Museum of Kenya.
  8. ^ "Popular Malindi Attractions - Malindi Museum, Kenya Tours". www.kenyasafari.com. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  9. ^ Guides, Insight (2016-05-03). Insight Guides Kenya (Travel Guide eBook). Apa Publications (UK) Limited. ISBN 978-1-78671-032-1.
  10. ^ "The Malindi Museum". Kilifi Tourism Portal. Retrieved 2021-08-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ "Kenya Holiday Packages Guide 2021". Masai Mara Safaris | Kenya Safari Packages | Kenya Trips. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
  12. ^ "Project for Establishment of Rural Electrification Model - Using Renewable Energy in the Republic of Kenya" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-08-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "Malindi Museum- North Coast Attractions". Journey Kenya. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  14. ^ "Malindi Museum – Safari Afrika" (in German). Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  15. ^ Mathis, Alex (2015-10-08). "Kenya: wildlife, water, and traditional ways of life". Retrieved 2021-08-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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