Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Earth Sciences Labs and the Nairobi National Museum

US$50.00

The Earth Sciences labs at the National Museums of Kenya are world-class. Their collections show how the planet evolved.

Highlights of the labs include:

  • Fossils of ancient plants and animals that no longer exist. Some are the only examples of extinct species.

  • Remarkable remains of early human ancestors. Like Turkana Boy, a Homo erectus child who lived 1.5 million years ago.

  • Tools and artefacts that demonstrate the evolution of technology. From the oldest known stone tools to more recent relics left by modern humans.

  • Microfossils provide clues about ancient environments based on fossilized pollen.

Meet the dedicated lab crews: scientists, collections managers, and data experts. See behind the scenes how they study specimens, organize materials, and record information.

The Earth Sciences labs at the National Museums of Kenya are world-class. Their collections show how the planet evolved.

Highlights of the labs include:

  • Fossils of ancient plants and animals that no longer exist. Some are the only examples of extinct species.

  • Remarkable remains of early human ancestors. Like Turkana Boy, a Homo erectus child who lived 1.5 million years ago.

  • Tools and artefacts that demonstrate the evolution of technology. From the oldest known stone tools to more recent relics left by modern humans.

  • Microfossils provide clues about ancient environments based on fossilized pollen.

Meet the dedicated lab crews: scientists, collections managers, and data experts. See behind the scenes how they study specimens, organize materials, and record information.

  • Get a close-up look at real fossils

    Learn from researchers about their work and findings

    See displays illustrating the succession of hominids

    Handle artefacts and craft your own stone tool

  • Nairobi National Museum.

    Enter via Museum Hill Road entrance.

  • 09:00 - 12:00

    09:00 - 10:00: Guided tour of Nairobi National Museum with an expert.

    10:00 - 12:00: Behind-the-Scenes, "Experience the Fossils Session"

  • Private tour of the museum with an expert.

    Entry fees for all research departments.

    Exclusive hominid vault, archaeology and palaeontology lab access.

    Interact with REAL prehistoric specimens.

    Make and use your own stone tools.

    Pickup and drop-off from your location (extra charge).

    Bottled water.

    Languages: English.

  • Meals and refreshments (NB: there are 2 restaurants within the museum).

  • Who This Tour Is For

    Homo Erectus Families, tourists, and anyone passionate about human origins and prehistoric discoveries. Anyone interested in archaeology, palaeontology, and exploring our ancestry.

    Students and researchers seeking insights from top experts.

    Corporate groups looking for a unique team experience.

    The tour includes walking through the museum galleries. We recommend it for ages 5 and up.