Nemayiana – Africa Museum of Science & Technology

vision

Curiosity, creativity, and innovation are vibrant throughout Kenya, where all learners have the opportunity to be visionaries, scientists, engineers, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs, and Kenya’s youth will be vital players in the global economy.

Mission

Nemayiana, The Africa Museum of Science and Technology (AMST), is a center of gravity for Pan-African science learning. Through interactive exhibitions and programs, Nemayiana harnesses the potential of Africa’s youth for the greater good of our future.

Core Values

Nemayiana believes that access to the real-world knowledge, tools, and skills of science research and engineering is fundamental to creating pathways for meaningful success.

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about

NEMAYIANA(AMST)

The vision for Nemayiana began ten years ago in collaboration with the Leakey Foundation with a shared desire to amplify the region’s origin story and a commitment to STEAM education. Over the years, the network of stakeholders has grown to include wide-ranging disciplines positioned locally, nationally, and internationally.

AUDIENCE AND IMPACT

Nemayiana inspires people from all backgrounds to connect across disciplines and with each other.

Content: Skills + knowledge

These content sets are rooted in the primacy of the visitor’s Human Experience.

Pedagogy: Approach to learning

Museum experiences are designed by identifying a pedagogical approach to shape learning.

Form: Spaces, exhibits, programs

Building and maintaining exhibits locally will be key to Nemayiana’s success.

Change…

Why a science & technology museum

With a population exceeding one billion, including over 400 million children under the age of 15, many in Africa have never had the opportunity to experience a science museum. While the United States boasts over 400 science museums and the UK over 50, Africa has just a few. Nemayiana aims to support a curiosity-driven approach to science engagement that celebrates the richness of what is present in Kenya and across the African continent

PARTNERSHIPS

Nemayiana is being created in collaboration with instrumental partners, two in Nairobi: The GoDown Arts Centre, Kenya’s leading platform for cultural exchange, and Gearbox, Kenya’s first makerspace. The third partner, the Exploratorium, shares a commitment to celebrating the culture, curiosity, creativity, and innovation that are thriving in Kenya.

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