Horniman Museum and Gardens

About Horniman Museum and Gardens

The Horniman Museum in Forest Hill is a free museum with extensive collections of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments. The museum hosts a variety of special exhibitions, concerts, festivals, shows, workshops and activities.

The Horniman museum is a South London treasure. You’ll love the gigantic overstuffed walrus, the new aquarium and the café.

Horniman Museum and Gardens Facilities

Opening Times Daily 10.30 - 17.30 except 24 - 26 December
Payment Facilities Free entry

Horniman Museum and Gardens Address

Address:
100 London Road
London
SE23 3PQ
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8699 1872

Prices for Horniman Museum and Gardens

Entrance to the Museum and Gardens is FREE. A charge is made for some major temporary exhibitions.

Location Information for Horniman Museum and Gardens

Address:
100 London Road
London
SE23 3PQ
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8699 1872
Public transport: Forest Hill, National Railway
By Road: Rail: Forest HillBus: 63,122,176,185,312,P4,P13

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Events at Horniman Museum and Gardens

  • Adjwoa and the Magic Ring

    Drama

    3 Aug 2010

    Meet Adjwoa and follow her adventure as she meets a cat, a dog, a magic dove and the trickster Anancy. Based on a traditional Ghanaian story.

  • Africa Live!

    Music

    8 Aug 2010

    Celebrate Africa with live music, stalls and food and drink.

  • African Dance: Beginners and Improvers

    Dance Class/Workshop

    17 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2010

    This is an opportunity for beginners and improvers to learn African dance with Nzinga Dance Ensemble.

  • African Drumming: Beginners

    Music Class/Workshop

    17 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2010

    This is an opportunity for beginners to learn African drumming with Nzinga Dance Ensemble.