Welcome to the Kenya Museum Society!
The 'new' Nairobi National Museum
On October 15th 2005, the previous Nairobi Museum closed its doors to the public for a highly intensive rebuilding programme that is set to be complete by beginning of 2008. The change is financed by the European Union (EU) within the framework of National Museums of Kenya Support Programme (NMKSP). This is an ambitious expansion and improvement programme that has given Nairobi Museum a major facelift and transformed it into a destination of choice for both local and international visitors.
Read more on the National Museums of Kenya website (new window)
Who we are
The Kenya Museum Society (KMS) is
a not-for-profit organisation set up in 1970 to support and promote the National
Museums of Kenya. You are invited to join the Society and find out more
about Kenya, its people, history, prehistory and culture. KMS organises many activities for members, including the two-week-long intensive Know Kenya Course which is an informal learning programme popular with expatriates, longtime residents and those involved in the tourism and travel industry. Read more...
Activities
KMS outings are for Members only. To book your place on a daytrip or safari come to the KMS Office with your Membership Card and Payment. For non-Members, come to the office to join KMS and book your spot for the trip.
Know Kenya Course
The Kenya Museum Society (KMS) is very pleased to announce the dates of the 38th edition of its celebrated Know Kenya Course. The 2010 Know Kenya Course will run form Monday 4th October to Friday 8th October 2010 in the newly refurbished Louis Leakey Auditorium and around the environs of the Nairobi National Museum.
An annual event for newcomers and residents alike.
Membership
Become a KMS member and enjoy:
- Free entry to all National and Regional museums, prehistoric sites and monuments around Kenya
- Activities such as birdwalks, tree walks, day outings, weekend safaris, evening lectures, and other programmes for members
- Monthly newsletter The Tracker to keep you abreast of KMS and Museum activities
- Annual magazine Kenya Past and Present
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Dates for your Diary
September 3rd -4th
Second hand book sale at Nairobi
Museum
September 15th or 22nd
5th Lecture 40th Anniversary
Series (details to be confirmed)
October 4th-8th
Know Kenya Course, series of lectures, films
and NMK departmental visits
Nov 10th or 17th
6th Lecture 40th Anniversary Series (details
to be confirmed)
Next Know Kenya Course
The next Know Kenya Course will be held on October 4th - 8th, 2010.
Planning starts early and if any member can volunteer to assist with fundraising and organizing for the event they can contact the KMS Office
Louis Leakey Auditorium
The Louis Leakey auditorium at the National Museum can be booked for functions - click on image to learn more or contact us.