Welcome to the NMK Kids Zone!

Where History Roars, Cultures Shine, and Nature Comes Alive!

Karibu sana, young explorer to the Kids Zone!
Take a leap into Kenya’s magical museum world—where giant fossils whisper secrets, colourful masks dance, and butterflies chatter about conservation!

Start your journey below and pick your next adventure!

Where Curiosity Meets Culture and Science Comes to Life

Every year, thousands of learners step into the National Museums of Kenya to explore, question, create, and be inspired. Our Education Department exists to make these moments meaningful and memorable for children, teens, educators, and lifelong learners.

School Trips Outreach

School Trips & Outreach

Bring Learning to Life!
Teachers & parents—give your learners an unforgettable experience:

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Explore Our Museums

Take a 360° Virtual Tour!
Step into our museums without leaving your screen! Zoom in, click on objects, and learn with pop-ups and videos.

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Discovery Studios

Get Hands-On with History & Science!
Want to touch real fossils, examine bird feathers, or decode ancient symbols? Our Discovery Studios are packed with:

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Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Go Where the Public Can’t!
Ever wonder what scientists do behind the glass? Now you can:

Our Mission

“To promote people’s understanding and sustainable use of natural and cultural heritage by enhancing access to the Museum’s collections, research, and exhibitions.”

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Dig into the Past

Become a junior paleontologist and travel millions of years back in time.

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Culture Safari

Toast to Kenyan traditions and explore the nation’s glorious tapestry.

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Send Us Your Art or Selfies

Have you drawn Ahmed the Elephant? Colored a butterfly? Snapped a pic at the Snake Park?

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Join the NMK Kids Club

Become an Official NMK Explorer!
Sign up and get: A digital badge and welcome kit, and more.

The National Museums of Kenya (NMK), established under the Museums and Heritage Act (2006), is a multi-disciplinary institution dedicated to collecting, preserving, researching, and presenting Kenya’s cultural and natural heritage.

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