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A Journey through African Heritage: International Exhibition Design and Public Engagement Programmes

Discover the highlights of the International Training Programme by Eileen Ondusye Musundi, an exhibition designer at National Museums of Kenya. Explore the essence of exhibition design, public programmes, conservation measures, community participation, and training initiatives. Witness the transformative impact of exchanged ideas and experiences at the National Museum of Ethiopia through a joint partnership programme. From the rejuvenation of the "History of Ethiopia" exhibition to the development of Kenya's permanent exhibition, this programme focuses on upgrading existing exhibitions with enhanced texts, layouts, and infrastructure. Engage in community participation, conservation efforts, and public programmes like the Loiyangalani Cultural Festival and Meru Museum upgrades. Be part of an international exhibition experience showcasing Africa's biodiversity and cultural richness. Get ready for more captivating international exhibitions! Thank you for joining us on this enriching journey.

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A Journey through African Heritage: International Exhibition Design and Public Engagement Programmes

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  1. The International Training Programme Eileen Ondusye Musundi Exhibition Designer National Museums of Kenya

  2. Highlights of ITP • Exhibition Design • Public Programmes • Conservation measures • Community participation • Training

  3. Training • Exchanged ideas, experiences and offered support at the National Museum of Ethiopia in a joint BM-NMK-NME partnership programme. • Geared towards the development of a rejuvenated “History of Ethiopia” exhibition

  4. Exhibition design • History of Kenya permanent exhibition at NNM • Regional museums: Wajir and Loiyangalani • Renovation of existing exhibitions

  5. Upgrading of exhibitions • Texts • Layouts • Mounting

  6. Community participation • Infrastructure development of exhibition • Ideas , information • Conservation of objects /maintenance • Heritage sites preservation

  7. Public Programmes • Loiyangalani Cultural Festival -8 communities

  8. Conservation measures • Meru Museum- upgrading of 35 year old exhibition:

  9. Public Programmes • Exhibition as a public programme-interesting, attractive, informative! • Liaising with other public programmers- the educators, when developing new exhibitions and upgrading existing ones • Hands-on aids, designing layout of publications, sharing ideas on audience participation.

  10. International Exhibition • Africa’s Wealth; Biodiversity • Provided logistical support before, during and dismantling of exhibition.

  11. The End! • Next: more international exhibitions! • Thank you.

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