History museum
Fort Jesus Museum
71 locals recommend,
Location
Mombasa, Mombasa County
Tips from locals
Let us take you on a virtual tour of Fort Jesus..A 437 year old building designed by the Italians and built by the Portuguese in the 15th century. It was occupied by the Omani Arabs and British over the years. The entrance fee is $2. There are guides outside the museum that can show you around. You get to tip them after the tour. Such a awesome historical building. Please visit it when you come to Mombasa.
Let us take you on a virtual tour of Fort Jesus..A 437 year old building designed by the Italians and built by the Portuguese in the 15th century. It was occupied by the Omani Arabs and British over the years. The entrance fee is $2. There are guides outside the museum that can show you around. You…
The Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1593-1596 to the designs of Giovanni Battista Cairati to protect the port of Mombasa.
Historic Portuguese fort near Mombasa’s old town. Enjoy the local tours available.