The Historic Town and Archaeological Site of Gedi had quite the crowd today. It’s always exciting to see young learners exploring this ancient Swahili town tucked in a coastal forest. #GediRuins #NationalMuseumsOfKenya #SchoolTrips #KenyanHistory #UNESCOHeritage

The National Museums of Kenya buzzed with creativity as #CultureGrows2025 brought together 700+ cultural minds from around the world! Opened by 🇬🇧 UK High Commissioner Neil Wigan, 🇰🇪 PS Ummi Bashir & @RuthMcKenzieBC of @britishcouncil. 🔗 Read more: kbc.co.ke/digital-innova…

Lots of students visited the Portuguese Chapel today. It’s East Africa’s oldest Christian site built around 1502 by the Portuguese, near where Vasco da Gama landed. Declared a national monument in 1935, now cared for by NMK and the local museum society. Tiny white walls, makuti

Some students visited the Seafarers Monument today, one of Malindi’s lesser-known gems. It honours Prince Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama, the Sultan of Malindi, and pilot Ahmad Ibn Majid. A small monument with a big story #SeafarersMonument #MalindiHeritage

#Nairobi: Artist Talk by Marius Frank Ajuma, Aug. 3 2025 @ Nairobi National Museum. Date: August 3, 2025 Venue: Creativity Gallery, NMK Time: 3-5 pm Exhibition Dates: 'Janam ~ People of the Lake' by Marius Frank Ajuma, on until August 18, 2025. .National Museums of Kenya

This morning, KIPPRA, led by Ag. Executive Director Dr. Eldah Onsomu, hosted a delegation from the National Museums of Kenya, headed by Director General Prof. Mary Gikungu. The meeting focused on fostering collaboration in key areas including capacity building, knowledge sharing,

Full house at Fort Jesus today. Students, visitors, and curious minds everywhere. If you haven’t been in a while, maybe it’s time. #FortJesus #KenyanHistory #NationalMuseumsOfKenya #HeritageSite

Join library experts from Kenya, Nigeria, India, and the UK on 20 August at 9:00 AM (UTC) for Cross-Border Conversations. Hear real stories, practical tips, and low-cost strategies you can use in your library. Free on Google Meet. Don’t miss it.

Save the date!! We're getting ready for the 13 September, with .... - a huge secondhand book sale, with books from KES 100 - unique artsy pop-up market - activities for all ages It's free entry and free parking ! 📚🎁🎨🖌️📚

Over 900 bird species call East Africa home, and you’ll find them all at the Birds of East Africa gallery in Nairobi National Museum. How many can you name before your next visit? #BirdsofEastAfrica #NairobiNationalMuseum #NationalMuseumsOfKenya #KenyanWildlife

What once was, and what is now, both tell the story of who we are. Visit our museums and see how history lives on. #museumofkenya #thenandnow

A classic that never goes out of style. The kiondo, handwoven from sisal and leather. Back then it carried food, firewood, even babies. Today, you’ll spot it as a fashion statement, shopping bag, or storage basket. Do you own one?

A vigango is a carved wooden post honoring Mijikenda elders. Found in Kaya Kauma forest, these sacred memorials hold ancestral spirits and are part of UNESCO-listed heritage. #VigangoShrine #KayaKauma #MijikendaHeritage