Regional Museums in Meru

Meru Museum: An Exposition of Ameru Nation

The circular trip around Mount Kenya reaches Meru town about 16 km north of Nkubu, on a fascinating exploit through the hitcher of thither of the sixth largest town in Kenya. Meru has no less that thirty well established tourist grade hotels in and around the town and all the indispensable logistics one may need, including banking. For many years, Meru town has one of the most enliven nightlife scenes in Central Kenya and a flourishing food and hotel industry. Yet, for many travellers to the town it is more of a necessary logistic. Nevertheless it has a few stopovers to interest the visitor. Meru Museum is situated between Barclays Bank Meru and Meru County Hotel within the main township and along the B6 Embu-Meru Road.

Originally built in 1917 as a seven-rooms residence for the District Commissioner, infamous as the first brick house in Meru town, it was reestablished in 1974 as the Meru Museum under the aegis of National Museums of Kenya. The main gallery expositions cultural artefacts and historical mementos associated with the Ameru community. A battery of traditional huts has been constructed on the grounds, with a miniature animal orphanage and snake pit. A faded statue of Mugwe, the God-chosen man believed to be the divine leader of the Ameru lends credence to the set of beliefs in the region. Occasionally you can catch a group of dancers and musical stagings. The omens for Meru Museum, just like Narok Museum off the B3 Mai Mahiu-Sotik Road, is its odd location off the ever-busy B6 Embu-Meru Road.

The regional museums in Kenya offer a fascinating journey through the country’s history and heritage. They look back at ancient civilizations, cultures as they were centuries ago, cottage industries, colonial legacies, and archaeological finding – in specialization or as a combination – to give insights on the past and present.

Index of Regional Museums in Kenya

Baringo County - Kabarnet Museum , Kipsaraman Museum , Biretwo Museum , Busia County - The Kakapel Cultural Center , Elgeyo Marakwet County - Tambach Museum , Homa Bay County - Abasuba Peace Museum , Kajiado County - Olorgesailie Museum, Kericho County - Fort Tenan Prehistoric Site , Kilifi County - The Gede Ruins, Malindi Museum , Rabai Cultural Landscape , Kisumu County - Kisumu Museum, Lamu County - German Post Office , Lamu Museum , Takwa Ruins, Marsabit County - Desert Museum, Koobi Fora Museum, Meru County - Meru Museum , Njuri Ncheke Museum , Migori County - Thimlich Ohinga, Mombasa County - Fort Jesus Museum , Nairobi County - Karen Blixen Museum, Judiciary Museum, Railway Museum, Nairobi National Museum, Nakuru County - Kariandusi Museum, Hyrax Hill Museum, Nandi County - Koitalel Arap Samoei Museum , Narok County - Narok Museum, Nyeri County - Nyeri Museum, Paxtu House, Samburu County - Kenyatta House Maralal , Trans Nzoia County - Kitale Museum , Wajir County - Wajir Museum , West Pokot County - Kapenguria Museum

Privately Run Museums Around Kenya: Rhodia Mann Museum, Treasures of Africa, The Adamson's Museum, Taita Hills Museum , African Heritage House, Rev. Wray Museum , Maa Museum Enashipai Resort, Swahili House Museum Lamu , Museum of Illusions, Kapkatet Kipsigis Cultural Museum , The Gikuyu Museum, Memorial Peace Museum

Famous for its wildlife, rich agricultural lands, and stunning natural attractions, Meru County, on the north-eastern slopes of Mount Kenya, is the immemorial enclave of the Ameru nation. Inhabited mainly by the sub-tribes of Imenti, Tigania, Igembe, and Tharaka, Meru County has one of the best developed touring circuits.

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65 Destinations in Meru County , arranged as one would visit these - south, north, east then west - with the aid of in-depth narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:

Kierra Valley , Kierra Ridge , St. Mary’s High School , Anabas Resort Trout and Seafood Grill , Tharuu Springs , Giitune Sacred Forest , M.Mpuri Cultural Centre , Meru Museum , St. Joseph's Cathedral , Meru Sports Club , Alba Hotel , Kathita Falls , Irine (Devil's Bridge) Falls , Cool Stream Garden , Thiiri Cultural Centre , Kaaga Methodist Church , Kaaga War Memorial , Kiathandi Hill , Mpogoro Forest , Stone Woman Kieiga Forest , Njuri Ncheke Headquarters at Nchiru , Ngaya Forest , Meru National Park , Twin Baobab Tree , Elsa’s Kopje , Ikweta Safari Camp , Adamson Falls Bridge , Rhino River Camp , Giant Meru Oak , Lake Nkunga , Mucheene Forest Station , Mucheene Cave , Lake Thai , Lewa Wildlife Conservancy , Sirikoi House , Nyambene Reserve , Liga Ria Ngutu , Lake Magado , Ngare-Ndare Forest Reserve , Ngare-Ndare Falls , Mount Kenya National Park , Sirimon Route , Mount Kenya One Day Trip , Theemwe Route , Theemwe Springs , Marania Route , Lake Rutundu , Rutundu Log Cabins , Chogoria Route , Nithi Falls , The Gates Falls, Lake Alice , Lake Ellis , Lake Michaelson , Vivienne Falls , Timau River Lodge , Wonky House , Tamalu Farm , Charanna Farm, Kisima Farm , Kisimani Resort , Mwonyo Valley , Giant Footprints

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What’s The Lay Of The Land In C.12?

Meru County’s positioning on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya and the equator has highly influenced its natural conditions and economic prospects. Altitude ranges from 300m to 5,199m asl.

What’s The Air Like In Meru?

The topography of Meru County has a critical influence on its climate. Temperatures range from a low of 8 Degrees to a high of 32 Degrees Celsius during the cold and hot seasons respectively.

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