Nairobi Contemporary Art Institute (NCAI) is a non-profit visual art space dedicated to the growth and preservation of contemporary art in East Africa.
Established in 2020, NCAI builds on a rich legacy of art projects and institutions in the region. We seek to tell the stories of the artists and projects that have come to shape the region's contemporary art scene.
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Through exhibitions, the development of an East African art archive, an extensive public program of talks, and a multidisciplinary educational program, NCAI serves as a hub and a resource for the thriving East African art community and an inspiring cultural space for our audiences.
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Library & Archive
With support and book donations from art institutions and galleries in Kenya and abroad, NCAI is building an art library. We are also developing an archive of exhibitions, events, and writings that tell the story of the artists and the art of East Africa.
Visit Us Today
Located at Rosslyn Riviera Mall, the Nairobi Contemporary Art Institute welcomes visitors via two entrances:​
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Pedestrian entrance
From Limuru Road, the entrance brings you to the second-floor landing. There is a staircase to the third floor on your immediate right, and elevators further down the hall to your right. Take the elevator to the third floor and follow the signage to the exhibition space.
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Basement entrance
From the basement parking area, take the elevator to the 3rd floor and follow the signage to the exhibition space.
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Opening Hours
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Monday - Friday: 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 12 noon - 4 pm
Closed on Public Holidays
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Admission is free!
General Gallery Policy
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Please do not touch the works of art on display. Even clean hands can damage surfaces.
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Food and drink are prohibited in the galleries.
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Unless otherwise noted, photography in the galleries is allowed for personal, non-commercial purposes only. The use of flash, tripods, and selfie sticks is prohibited.
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Please note that visitors to the Institute may be photographed, videotaped, or otherwise recorded. By attending, you grant the institute permission to use photographs and/or audiovisual recordings in which you appear for archival, documentary, publicity, advertising, or other purposes.
Talk to us...
Nairobi Contemporary Art Institute
Rosslyn Riviera Mall, Limuru rd, Nairobi.
+254-795 080 000