National Museums of Kenya                                                                                               Nairobi Galleries Regional Museums Sites/Monuments Related Activities             Message from the Director   Exhibitions Activities & Events Visitor Information Tourist Information Institute of Primate Research The Research Institute of Swahili Studies of  Eastern Africa   Resources for Researchers services Collaborating Institutions Contact Us National Museums of Kenya Brief History The National Museums of Kenya was founded by the East African Natural History Society (E.A.N.H.S) in 1910 and the Society’s main goal was to have a critical scientific examination of the natural attributes of the East African habitat.  It has throughout the years grown into an institution of both regional and international importance.  The museum has become a leading centre of excellence, housing the finest museum collection