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'EVERY THIRD MOUTHFUL...' CHATWIN : MARTIN
17 November to 11 May 2008
'Every third mouthful of food we eat is dependent upon the unmanaged pollination services of bees.'
Dinomites - until 31 Oct
Welcome to the prehistoric world of Dinomites!
People in the Environment: until 5 September 2004
Photographs by Edward Parker
Sahara - Photographs by Marion Bull Until 4 March
A stunning exhibition by Marion Bull, showing unique images taken in the Tassili N'Ajjer, a 300-mile long volcanic plateau in central Sahara, in south eastern Algeria.
We Are The People - 9 March - 20 June 2004
Postcards from the Collection of Tom Phillips
Amazon to Caribbean: Early Peoples of the Rainforest
Temporary exhibition
Discover the sumptuous wonders of the Amazon and Caribbean. Following a journey of early cultural links and peoples from the Rainforests through to beautiful Caribbean islands.
Caribbean Currents
See the Caribbean interpreted through local communities exploring their roots and identity in this personal and creative exhibition.
CHINA: SYMBOLS IN SILK
Until Sun 25 Oct 2009
Featuring historic textiles from China.
CREOLE ARCHITECTURE
Thurs 5 April - Sun 1 July 2007
Enjoy a selection of images drawn from the exhibition and the accompanying publication, Den Ol Bod Ose.
DARWIN AT DOWN
Photographs of Darwin and his family.
DARWIN200 PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
Exploring and Investigating Nature
From Fri 20 Nov 2009
Early Visions of the Horniman - Until 28 Sept 2003
This exhibition of historic photographs of the Horniman from the 1870s - 1930s provides a fascinating insight into the early life of the Museum.
FABRIC OF A NATION
From Sat 28 Nov 2009
Fabric of a Nation focuses on the role of printed cloths in modern Ghana.
FANTE FLAGS
Sat 21 April – Sun 3 June (extended)
Flags to mark the abolition of the trans-atlantic slave trade and the 50th anniversary of Ghanaian independence
Fishpond to Fantasy
Marvel at the beauty of some of the planet's smallest creatures. Using the latest photographic technology, these images capture in close up microscopic plankton living deep beneath the sea.
Great White Bear
Sat 21 Oct 2006 – Sun 25 March 2007
Enjoy 32 intriguing photographs exploring our fascination with polar bears.
Hew Locke Souvenir
Until 29 September 2002. Souvenir is a new installation by artist-in-residence Hew Locke, which reflects the artist's personal concept of culture and history as a global commodity.
Ifeoma Onyefulu A Sense of Belonging
From 10 June-31October 2002. A Sense of Belonging is a photographic exhibition by Nigerian born Ifeoma Onyefulu.
INDIA RECYCLED
24 May to 25 Jan 2009
Find out how your cast-off clothes are recycled in northern India.
JOURNEY THROUGH JAPAN
Saturday 31 March to Sunday 11 November 2007
A journey through early 20th century Japan.
Kauage's Visions: Art from Papua New Guinea
Showcasing paintings and drawings from Papua New Guinea's most successful and original artist.
Khmer Silks
Fri 14 April 2006 - Sun 25 Feb 2007
Experience beautiful Buddhist textiles from Cambodia.
LA BOUCHE DU ROI AN ARTWORK BY ROMUALD HAZOUMÉ
5 Dec 2008 – 1 Mar 2009
A profound and thought-provoking contemporary work
by Beninese artist Romuald Hazoumé
Monster Creepy Crawlies
From 14 June - 27 Oct 2002. Giant insects have invaded the Horniman for this first major display in our new temporary exhibition gallery.
Music in the World of Islam: Photographs by Jean Jenkins
Encounter the musical worlds of Islam in this striking photographic display
MYSTERY IN STONE
Saturday 19 May to Sunday 2 September 2007 - now extended to 28 October 2007
From the Zimbabwean Mystery in Stone collective.
NATURE AS DESIGNER
From Sat 3 October to Sun 10 May
Nature acts as an inspiration for artists and designers.
Puppet Worlds - Until 2 November 2003
Welcome to the magical world of puppets. One of the world's oldest theatrical traditions comes to life in this stunning new exhibition
Something Borrowed, Something New
Wed 8 Nov 2006 - Mon 19 Feb 2007
Sculpture from Jeff Lowe.
SOUND DESIGNS
Until Sun 1 Nov 2009
Fascinating drawings of musical instruments from the Horniman's Boosey and Hawkes archive.
Spirit of Sufi Music: Troubadours of Allah 12 Sept 2004 - 27 Feb 2005
Capture the spirit of Sufi music in this stunning photographic exhibition by Horst A. Friedrichs
The Crow: 21st Century Native Americans
This vibrant photographic exhibition documents the daily, ceremonial and spiritual life of the Crow Indians as they assert their cultural identuty in the 21st century.
THE EMPEROR'S TERRAPIN
Until Sunday 29 July 2007
On loan from the British Museum.
The Kliptown Snappers: Photography from Soweto
Explore the fascinating township of Kliptown in Soweto through the eyes of the photography consortium the Kliptown Snappers.
The London Jungle Book
A stunning exhibition of London's landmarks reinterpreted by Bhaju Shyam.
THE ROBOT ZOO
Until Sun 8 Nov
Enter this amazing world of robotic creatures and discover mind-boggling facts about animals that share our world.
UTSAVAM - MUSIC FROM INDIA
9 February to 2 November 2008
A major groundbreaking exhibition showcasing musical instruments, sound and film from across India.
WALKING WITH BEASTS
Sat 10 Feb – Sun 4 Nov 2007
Enter the amazing world of beasts from the time after the Dinosaurs died outout.
West African Textiles
Showcasing some of the finest West African textiles from the extensive Horniman Collection.
Woven Blossoms - until 20 February 2005
Textiles from Savu, Indonesia
WRAPPING JAPAN
Saturday 31 March 2007 to Sunday 27 April 2008
Discover the costumes of Japan.
WYCINANKI:THE ART OF POLISH PAPER CUTS
Until 27 Sept 2009
Explore the art of wycinanki, the traditional Polish folk art of cutting paper in this stunning exhibition.
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