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The Affordable Art Show
The 18th #AffordableArtShowKe run by @MuseumSociety will take place from 23-25 May 2025. Purchase tickets via @Kenyabuzz – https://bit.ly/18-AAS Full program at https://bit.ly/18-AAS-prog Artwork […]
Read moreNMK Science Expo 2025
The National Museums of Kenya will host a Science Expo from June 18th to 20th, 2025, under the theme “Economic Transformation Through Heritage Conservation.” The Expo […]
Read moreNairobi on a Budget: A Practical Guide and Itinerary for Culture, Art, and Reptile Adventures
By Lilian Mwenda Nairobi on a Budget: A Practical Guide and Itinerary for Culture, Art, and Reptile Adventures Nairobi is a treasure trove for culture, art, […]
Read moreCancer Palliative Garden: A Sanctuary of Hope and Healing
By Lilian Mwenda Cancer Palliative Garden: A Sanctuary of Hope and Healing There is no compelling reason why you don’t have cancer. Why any of us […]
Read moreCelebrating Kenya’s Eight UNESCO World Heritage Site
By Lilian Mwenda Celebrating Kenya’s Eight UNESCO World Heritage Site On July 27, 2024, Kenya achieved a historic milestone with the inscription of the Historic Town […]
Read moreTurkana Boy: Kenya’s Eternal Ambassador
By Lilian Mwenda. Working at the National Museums of Kenya has afforded me certain privileges, but nothing compares to stepping into the legendary strong room. This […]
Read moreCelebrating Gedi’s Unveiling and Turkana Boy’s Anniversary
The air buzzed with anticipation at the National Museums of Kenya headquarters. It was not just any day—it was a celebration of heritage, legacy, and an […]
Read moreNgomeni Shipwreck: Unearthing a 16th-Century Treasure
It’s not every day that you get to be part of something timeless, standing at the edge of history and peering into the depths of our […]
Read moreNMK Strategic Plan 2023-2027
The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Strategic Plan 2020-2023. This plan guided us in fulfilling our mission […]
Read moreSwahili Classes 2025
The Research Institute of Swahili Studies of Eastern Africa is a department of National Museums of Kenya Heritage Training Institute which offers Swahili classes at the […]
Read moreNMK SCIENCE EXPO 2025
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