Safaris, evening lectures, book launches, children’s activities and more…
National Museums of Kenya and KMS are pleased to invite you, your friends and colleagues, to celebrate the 2017 #InternationalMuseumDay, through a series of exciting talks starting this Saturday 20 May 2017 at Nairobi National Museum, Louis Leakey Auditorium, from 4pm
Bookings: 0724 255 299 or 0780 755 231 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
Wireless: 020 2339158
You are kindly asked to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Kenya Museum Society Wednesday, 3 May, at 6:15 pm at the Ford Hall. See the agenda below. Wine, juice and bitings will be provided from 6:00 pm.
Any member who wishes to nominate officers or other Council members is encouraged to contact the KMS office by email or phone. Self nominations are welcome, but they must be submitted in writing and seconded by the signature of another KMS full member.
Any member who wishes to submit a resolution at the Annual General Meeting must do so by sending it in writing, to the Honorary Secretary, Dr. Marla Stone, via the KMS email (info@kenyamuseumsociety.org).
Please confirm your attendance or apology on or before Friday 28 April by phone (020 3743808, 0724 255299 or wireless 020 2339158) or by email (info@kenyamuseumsociety.org). If your membership has lapsed or will soon lapse you may renew prior to the beginning of the meeting. Though all categories of members are encouraged to attend, only paid-up members, exclusive of student members, visitor members, NMK special category members, and KMS staff, will be able to vote on any issues.
The agenda for the AGM will be as follows:
1. Opening of Meeting
2. Approval of Minutes of 2016 AGM
3. Chairperson’s Report
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. Report of grants and other monetary awards made in 2016
6. New Business
a. Election of officers and other Council members
b. Appointment of auditor
c. Additional new business
7. Adjournment
Saturday 20 May 2017
Behind the scenes visit to Paleontology & Archaeology Sections of the National Museums of Kenya
9.30 am – 11.30 pm
Palaeontology Section is under the Earth Sciences department, one of the core research departments of the National Museums of Kenya. Kenya’s human fossil record dates back to the last 6 million years, making Kenya undisputably the oldest record holder and truly the Cradle of Mankind. We will get a rare opportunity to view replicas of Lucy, Zinjanthropus and Australopithecus, fossils of extinct carnivores, insects and plants, among other fossils and we get an opportunity to learn some of the significant similarities and differences between chimps and humans.
Archaeology Section. The archaeological collections at NMK were, obtained through professional excavation and the donations of enthusiasts since the 1920s. They consist of stone and bone artefacts, shell, pottery, faunal material as well as rock art reproductions. These collections cover all the important periods of human technological local and social development, from 3.6 million to 300 years ago. Collections from the Early Stone Age include the oldest artefacts in the world and reproduction of the oldest human footprints left more than 1.5 million years ago from the Turkana Basin. We will have a demonstration on how our ancestors made and used the stone tools.
We shall visit these two departments, guided by palaeontologists and archaeologists for each section.
Cost:
KMS Members – Adult Ksh 1,050, Child Ksh 500
Guests – Adult Ksh 1,250, Child Ksh 650
Payment Options;
Safaricom: Mpesa paybill, Business No: 400800, Account: 6571570019
Airtel Money: 0780 755 231
RSVP: 0724 255 299,078 755 231, 2339158 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
Book early, limited places available.
Proceeds made will go towards development of the Earth Sciences’ various projects.
Do your kids love the outdoors?
Are they up for an engaging fun and learning activity this holiday?
Then KMS has organized a fabulous outing for kids (ages 7 to 11) to Karura Forest, the largest gazetted forest in Nairobi County. The forest is a green haven within the capital, filled with nature trails, a bamboo forest and a marshland home to a wide range of birdlife. The aim of the outing is to create environmental awareness for children from an early age.
Nurturing Young Conservationists
Saturday 6 May 2017, from 8.30am – 3.30pm
Highlights:
· A Forest walk (learning about trees, birds and insects and their importance)
· A Nature film screening
· Team Building activities
What the children will learn;
· Concrete ways to appreciate nature
· Names and some facts about different plants, birds and animals in the forest
· Importance of forests and conservation
· What they can do to contribute to the conservation efforts where they are (school, home…)
Cost: Ksh 1,950
Included:
· Transport (from the Museum, Return)
· Entry to the forest entry (negotiated rate)
· Guide fee
· Nature film
· Break of water, juice & biscuits
Payment Options;
Safaricom; Mpesa Payment: Pay Bill, Business No: 400800, Account No: 6571570019
Airtel money: 0780 755 231
Note: pack a notebook, pen, picnic lunch and / or snacks and extra drinking water, for your child. They should wear comfortable walking shoes and a hat.
For planning purposes, please book and pay in advance.
Contacts: 0724 255 299, 0780 755 231 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
Movie & Discussion
Saturday 18 March
Louis Leakey Auditorium, Nairobi National Museum
Creative Arts and Culture: How do they promote peace, cohesion and social accountability among citizens.
The Kenya Museum Society and Ustadi Films cordially invite you, your family, friends and colleagues to this enlightening panel discussion and screening of ‘NATUKAE NA UNDUGU’ short film.
Panelists
Prof. Karega Munene
Wambui Kamiru Collymore
Dr. Freda Nkirote, Cultural Heritage Dept. Rep, National Museums of Kenya
Refreshments for sale 3.15 pm, Movie & Discussion 4.00 pm
Donation;
Ksh 200 Child / Student
Ksh 400 KMS Member
Ksh 500 Resident Guest
Payment options:
Safaricom: Mpesa paybill, Business No: 400800, Account No: 6571570019
Airtel Money: 0780 755 231
Tickets: 0724 255 299 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
Proceeds support projects of the National Museums of Kenya
From Aviators to Agriculturalists, Medics to Missionaries
Talk by By Bróna Ní Mhuirí, Coordinator of the Embassy of Ireland’s “100 Years of the Irish in Kenya” Project and wife of Dr. Vincent O’Neill, Irish Ambassador to Kenya
Saturday 4 March 2017
Muthaiga Country Club
Did you know that the first commercially viable coffee in Kenya was grown under the direction of an Irishman?
Bróna Ní Mhuirí will share her insight on the history and contribution of the Irish in Kenya, a continuous thread for over a hundred years.
From the flying nuns of Turkana in the 1960s to Olympian David Rudisha’s Cork coach…
Bitings & Bar 6.30pm, Talk 7.00 pm
Charges:
Ksh 3,000 Talk with a powerpoint presentation and Dinner
Ksh 1,400 Talk only
Payment: Mpesa Paybill, Business No: 400800, Account No: 6571570019
RSVP: 0724 255 299 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
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A visit to the Sikh temple in Brookside. There will be a 50 minute talk on the Sikh religion and history of the Sikhs, followed by a guided tour of the temple complex.
Dress code: please dress modestly. No shorts.
Carry a scarf to cover your head or one will be provided for you.
Cost
Adults – Ksh 1,500
Children above 5 years – Ksh 500
A vegetarian lunch is served daily at 1.00 pm. All are welcome to stay for lunch.
Kindly pay KMS before the scheduled visit.
Safaricom: Mpesa Paybill, Business No: 400800, Account No: 657 157 0019
Airtel Money – 0780 755 231
Bookings: info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
The Lunatic Express to Western Kenya, Lake Victoria, Kakamega rainforest…..all in this 5 day trip at Easter.
Cost: 31,700sh pp sharing
Included – All meals at Kweisos House, Rondo Retreat 1 day FB and 1 day HB.
Not included- transport, lunch on Saturday, forest walk and tips.
Route – Nairobi-Nakuru-Londiani-Kipkelion-Homa Lime-Kisumu-Kakamega-Nakuru-Nairobi
Group size – 14 persons only
For bookings and more information about this trip, please contact us on info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
Phone: 0724 255 299, 0780 755 231 or 2339158
Hopcraft, Swara Plains Acacia Camp – Athi River
Saturday 25 February 2017
Situated on the Kapiti Plains opposite the rugged Lukenya Hill, Swara Plains Acacia Camp (home to the Hopcraft family since Independence) is nestled in a glade of shady Yellow Fever Trees. It is a privately fenced 20,000 acre wildlife sanctuary with a good population of game animals, over 280 identified bird species and provides immense views with big skies.
Swara Plains is also home to the award-winning children’s bestseller HOW IT WAS WITH DOOMS turned movie, ‘Duma’. A Warner Bros feature film based on the Hopcraft’s true story of adopting an orphaned Cheetah cub, Dooms.
Join this trip and get a chance to absorb the unique history of Swara Plains and this majestic slice of Wild Africa!
Cost;
Adult – Ksh 3,950
Child below 12 yrs – Ksh 3,150
Payment: Mpesa paybill, Business No: 400800, Account No: 6571570019
(Guests or non-member’s will be required to buy either a temporary or annual membership)
Included;
Transport
Swara Plains sanctuary fee
Game Drive (Cheetah, Zebra, Eland, Oryx, Giraffe, Ostrich, antelopes and many more)
Guided nature walk and spectacular bird watching, with Washington Wachira, guide
Movie screening fee
Tea/Coffee and snacks
Excluded;
Lunch. Bring your picnic lunch/snacks
Bottled water
Tips
Note:
Wear comfortable walking shoes/clothes
Bring your identity card/proof of residency, a hat, sunscreen lotion, sun glasses and drinking water.
Optional: binoculars and camera
Bookings: 0724 255 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.or
For ease of planning, please book and pay by Fri 17 February
Kembu Farms Weekend
25-26 March 2017
Getaway the weekend of March 25-26 to Kembu Cottages in Njoro. The cottages are on an 800 acre farm with space for hiking, a farm walk, or plain relaxing. The location has easy access to local sites for us to visit such as Lake Nakuru National Park, Lord Edgerton’s Ngata Castle, and fantastic views from the Menengai Crater.
Date: Saturday, March 25- Sunday, March 26
Cost: 11,500 Ksh for adults; 9,000 Ksh for children under 12 years
Included: FB, lodging, farm visit. Please indicate if you are a vegetarian or have food allergies.
Cost excludes Transportation costs, entrance fees and tips
* Please indicate transportation status when signing up: if you will be driving, if can take passengers, or if you need transportation. Van transportation can be arranged if needed.
Payment: MPesa Paybill- 400800, Account No- 6571570019
Deadline: Until group limit is reached or February 24 at the latest as the Farm requires a deposit to secure the booking.
Bookings: 0724 255 299 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
The Louis Leakey auditorium at the National Museum can be booked for functions - click on image to learn more or contact us.