18th Affordable Art Show – 23 -25 May 2025, Nairobi National Museum

The Affordable Art Show is the largest art show in East Africa, showcasing the work of new and established artists in East Africa. More than 400 artists will be exhibiting their work, with over 800 works of art on display. The artists range from first time exhibitors to established artists who have exhibited internationally. This is a juried show, which means that prices are set during a discussion between the artist and the jury which includes the Curator of Art at the National Museums of Kenya.

A percentage of the sale price of each piece goes to the Kenya Museum Society to fund projects at the National Museums of Kenya.

Opening – Friday, 23 May 

Cost – Ksh 700

Saturday – Sunday, 24 – 25 May

Cost – Ksh 100

Tickets via KenyaBuzz.com

The full art show program can be found here: https://bit.ly/May2025AAS

18th Affordable Art Show Programme – 23 -25 May 2025, Nairobi National Museum

KMS Pop Up Market & Book Sale – Saturday, 5 April 2025 @Nairobi National Museum

We are delighted to invite you, your family, and friends to the KMS Pop Up Market & Book Sale at the Nairobi National Museum on Saturday, 5 April 2025.

Highlights;

  • A huge second-hand book sale, from as low as Ksh 100
  • Over 30 vendors, selling unique items, all priced below Ksh 5,000
  • Shiatsu massage sessions by the Machakos Institute for the Blind, just 350/= for 15 minutes.
  • Tree walk by the National Museums of Kenya Herbarium department.
  • Children’s activities throughout the day.
  • Snacks and cocktails on sale.

Whether you’re looking to do your early Easter shopping, or you’re a bookworm looking for your next read or want to join in some fun activities, this event has something for everyone!

Free entry and free ample parking.

See you there!

Castle Forest Lodge

     

 

Castle Forest Lodge is located deep in the thick forest on the slopes to the south of Mount Kenya. It is set in a natural surroundings of rain forest, fresh water rivers with falls, a fabulous view of the valley on one side of the lodge, and the impressive peaks of Mount Kenya on the other.

We shall indulge in nature walks, bird watching, horseback riding while enjoying the unique ambiance that is the forest, home to various wildlife.

Perfect weekend getaway.

Kenya’s Swahili Coast – The Untold Stories : Talk by Judy Aldrick

Judy Aldrick, writer and historian lived for over 20 years in Mombasa but is now living in Kent UK. She has written several books and many articles and has been researching Coastal history for over 40 years. She worked closely with Cynthia Salvadori in her work to revive the history of Asians in Kenya and spent many years in the Old Town of Mombasa making an inventory of the buildings and listing the Carved Doors of the region. More recently she has developed a website www.historyofeastafrica.com which gives access to her books and articles and newsletters.

Join us as she talks about the background story to her latest book “Kenya’s Swahili Coast’. What made her write it, how it unfolded and a brief overview of the content and what she hoped to achieve by writing it.

Taita Hills & Tsavo West Safari – 28 Dec 2024 – 1 Jan 2025

New Year Safari – Taita Hills & Tsavo West

Sat-Wed, 28 Dec 2024 – 1 Jan 2025

This end/new year holiday, we set out to explore the scenic Taita Hills and its environs, and the rugged wilderness of the beautiful Tsavo West, through a 5day relaxing and fabulous trip.

If you are an adventure seeker, nature and a history lover, then you are certainly in for a treat!

Accommodation will be at the charming Taita Hills Safari Resort, set in the heart of the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary overlooking the vast Tsavo plains and Voyager Ziwani, located on a private sanctuary along Sante River.

Cost: Kenyan Citizen and Resident

Sharing – Ksh 81,750

Single – Ksh 103,550

Included:

4 days full board Accommodation

Transport in a Land cruiser

Tsavo West National Park fee

KFS fee at Ngangao Forest

Jomo Kenyatta caves /talk fee

Lumo Conservancy fee

Taita Wildlife Sanctuary fee

Tips and local guide fees

Payment: Safaricom – M-PESA Paybill Business no: 400800, Account no:  6571570019

Contact: WhatsApp – 0724 255 299 / info@kenyamuseumsociety.org

By participating in the KMS outings/events you not only meet interesting people and visit interesting places, but you help support the National Museums of Kenya.

#OurMuseumsOurHeritage

KMS Christmas Market & Book Sale – Saturday, 30 November 2024, Nairobi Museum

KMS Christmas Market & Book Sale

Saturday, 30 November 2024, Nairobi National Museum

We are delighted to invite you, your family, colleagues and friends to the KMS Christmas market and book sale at the Nairobi National Museum for a day filled with fun artsy activities, wholesome Christmas energy and music.

Browse through a diverse selection of books from various genres and discover one-of-a-kind products created by talented local artists. Whether you’re an art lover, bookworm looking for your next read or a lover of handmade goods, this event has something for everyone!

Contact:

WhatsApp No: 0724 255 299

Email: info@kenyamuseumsociety.org

Funds raised help support various projects of the National Museums of Kenya

 

17th Affordable Art Show Programme – 25 -27 October 2024, Nairobi National Museum

 

Book Sale and Artisanal Market

KMS Book Sale and Artisanal Market

 

Kenya Museum Society hosted at least 38 artists and vendors with handmade goods all priced under Ksh. 5,000. Our focus from the market is to promote local artists to our visitors as well as bring our vast collection of second-hand books to book lovers of all kind.

Kids activities including canvas painting were hosted all day, brought to you by FunMasters Kenya.

Mid-Year Market Postponed