The countdown begins!
Join us for the 2nd Joint International Scientific Conference by the National Museums of Kenya
📅 8th–12th June 2026
📍 Nairobi National Museum
Theme: Harnessing Biodiversity and Cultural Heritage for Economic Transformation
Abstract submission deadline: 15th November 2025
Visit scientificconference.co.ke for details.
#MuseumsKE #ScienceConference #HeritageAndInnovation #Biodiversity #ResearchKenya
Khadija Issa Twahir Librarian Lamu Museum attending exchange program on Ancient Arts to Contemporary Arts in Rome Italy and now host at Raggio Calibrai for research project. Khadija also got the opportunity to exhibition her culture at MArRC in collaboration with Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Raggio Calabrai, Scuola Nazionale Patrimonio and National Museums of Kenya.
ICOM Kenya will be participating in International Museum Day 2026 under this year’s theme:
“Museums Uniting a Divided World.”
Join us at Kakapel Prehistoric Site as we celebrate heritage, culture, storytelling, and community through engaging activities and discussions.
We look forward to celebrating with you all 🤝🏾
@icomofficiel
#IMDKenya2026 #IMDKakapel2026 #InternationalMuseumDay #MuseumsUniting
Hon. Catherine Pégard, France’s Minister of Culture, was welcomed to the National Museums of Kenya by our Director General, Prof. Mary Gikungu, alongside directors and museum representatives during her visit for the Africa Forward Summit. The engagement focused on cultural cooperation, heritage preservation, and strengthening partnerships between Kenya and France.
#AfricaForwardSummit #CulturalHeritage #HeritagePreservation
WITNESS – Scenes from the war in Sudan
- 1000+ days of war.
- Almost 14 million people displaced.
- More than 12 million people at risk of gender-based violence
Beyond these numbers are stories of loss, pain, and survival that demand to be seen.
Don’t look away. Come witness Sudan.
📅30 April – 20 May, 9AM to 5PM
📍Nairobi National Museum
#TalkaboutSudan #Sudan #DoctorsWithoutBorders #MSF #Neglectedcrises abandonedcrises NationalMuseumsofKenya Nairobinationalmuseum
New admission rates now apply at the Nairobi National Museum.
You can always book your visit in advance through eCitizen.
New rates here: https://museums.or.ke/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Revision-of-NMK-admission-fees-2026-Website.pdf
Step into a different time, where the past comes alive after dark.
Back to the Stone Age: Night at the Museum invites you to experience history in a way you’ve never imagined. As the sun sets, the Nairobi National Museum transforms into a space of discovery, wonder, and adventure where Kenya’s story as the Home of Human Origins unfolds around you.
Wander through immersive galleries on a guided night tour, dive into thought-provoking lectures, and engage in hands-on experiences designed for curious minds of all ages. From ancient fossils to cultural treasures, every corner holds a story waiting to be uncovered.
Bring your friends, bring your family, and let the night spark your curiosity!
#BackToTheStoneAge #NightAtTheMuseum
Yesterday, representatives from Tongji University presented innovative approaches to using AI to enhance visitor experiences at Fort Jesus National Monument, following six days of on-site research. The presentations highlighted how emerging technologies can support heritage interpretation, improve visitor engagement, and contribute to the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage.
Last week, I stood in a room and said what I've believed for years:
It is high time local foods found their rightful place on five-star hotel menus.
I was invited to speak at the inaugural #IKIAConference2026 as a thought leader in Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge Systems.
I also moderated a powerful panel on Traditional Foods, Local Cuisine, and Food Security - policymakers, practitioners, and professionals all at one table.
What I brought to that room was what Foods of Kenya has given us:
40 tribes. 103 episodes. Real people, real kitchens, real knowledge, not archived in institutions, but alive in the hands of grandmothers who know what to cook, when, and why.
Kenya's government has made it clear that the Natural Products Industry is backed by policy. The indigenous food knowledge we've been filming for years has a direct role to play in growing this economy.
The grandmother's recipe is not just culture. It is capital. 🇰🇪
#IKIAConference2026 #HeritageBasedWealth #IndigenousKnowledge #FoodsOfKenya
Tribute to Kenyan artist, Patrick Mukabi
Photo: Mukabi (R) and his mentee @nyerere_michael_studio (L) during the launch of Nyerere's exhibition Freefall @nairobinationalmuseum .
The @museumsofkenya joins the Kenyan art community in mourning the passing of Patrick Mukabi, a remarkable artist and dedicated mentor. Beyond his own celebrated practice, Mukabi was deeply committed to supporting young artists, often walking alongside them as they prepared for and presented their exhibitions.
His presence, encouragement, and quiet generosity left a lasting mark on many careers. His vibrant figurative paintings, known for their bold colour and warmth, remain an important part of his legacy. He will be remembered not only for his art, but for the lives he uplifted.
#patrickmukabi #artscene #exhibition #art
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