The Rabai Museum

Rabai is known for its Christian and modern learning beginnings. The first thing you are likely to know is the story of Ludwig Krapf and Johann Rebmann, who pioneered its construction in 1846. It was not until 1994 that the Krapf memorial museum was founded to serve as a reminder of the monumental events that took place at the rise of missionaries in East Africa. Therefore, Rabai serves as a formal site to convey evidence of mission activities, but stories about them continue to be passed on through word of mouth even today.

Visitors travelling to witness the heritage site can also get to enjoy the  Rabai cultural village . Rabai village celebrates a special event,  "Mwaka Muphya Wa Chiraphai"  which is their New year celebration marked with different cultural aspects. The event lasts three days towards the end of October every year.

Kenya continues to preserve the Rabai museum for its role in the emancipation of East Africa's enslaved people. Apart from spreading Christianity through the Saint Paul, Anglican Church of Kenya, Krapf helped preserve humanity.

The Rabai Museum is located 25 kilometres North-West of Mombasa, off the Nairobi-Mombasa highway of Mazeras-Kaloleni road. When in Mombasa, you can drive to Rabai in less than one hour.

Operations

Rabai opens its doors to everyone. It is open daily including weekends and public holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Charges

Citizens: Adults fee range from Sh.100-200 and Children Sh.50

School groups Sh. 50, College Groups Sh. 100

Residents: Adults' fee range between Sh. 400-450, Children Sh.200

Non-Residents: Adults' fee is Sh.500, Children Sh. 250