• Olorgesailie

    If you don't go, you'll never know. Learn more about the deep history of humanity in a day on expedition than by any other means."

    John Mwangi, Archeology Division, Department of Earth Sciences, National Museums of Kenya

  • Speer Throw

    "We strongly believe in learning by doing. Hence, the direct participation of visitors in prehistory-themed activities is an unique and essential aspect of this Program."

    Marcel Bigger, Visiting Researcher from Switzerland and External Advisor to the Expeditions to Prehistoric Sites Program, Paleontology Division, Department of Earth Sciences, National Museums of Kenya

  • Rift Valley

    "This is archeology and paleontology outreach to the interested general public at its finest execution."

    John Doe, Distinguished Professor of Human Evolution, Harvard University, United States

  • Olorgesailie

    "Many foreign visitors to Kenya are not aware that Kenya is the Cradle of Humankind. This Program will draw in visitors from near and afar to the fascinating history of our species."

    Jane Doe, Kenya Tourist Board

Introductory VideoThe Expeditions to Prehistoric Sites (XPS) Program is a national initiative under patronage of the National Museums of Kenya through which educational, tour, corporate, civic and other groups are led by Museum scientists, researchers and specialists to famous archeological sites throughout Kenya to learn about the deep history of humankind through immersive activities. The Program's objectives are to increase the public understanding of human origin and to foster an appreciation of the interdependence between human societies and the natural environment. It does so by providing innovative opportunities for a more direct and immediate participation of the general public in archaeology.

Kenya is home of a large number of important archaeological sites and holds one of the world's largest and most diverse collection of fossils of human ancestors and artifacts from the dawn of time, documenting the fascinating history of humanity. This heritage has established the unique role of Kenya within Africa as the "Cradle of Humankind".

As the custodian of this heritage, the National Museums of Kenya reaches out to the Kenyan public and foreign visitors through the Nairobi National Museum, a network of local museums, sites and monuments, and the dissemination of information through the Web and other communication channels.