EXHIBITIONS


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Temporary

China Now logoA MIRRORED COMMUNITY - ART INSTALLATION BY HALE MAN
From 24 May
A community collaboration between artist Hale Man and the Chinese communities of south London.
Darwin200 Photographic CompetitionDARWIN200 PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
Exploring and Investigating Nature
From Fri 20 Nov 2009
Darwin200MEDICINAL GARDENS
Until 30 Aug 2010
Garden display with plants with healing properties for different parts of the body.
Myths and MonstersMYTHS AND MONSTERS
Cyclops, unicorn, yeti, dragon, the chimera… are these creatures real or imagined? Take a journey into the strange world of Myths and Monsters and unravel the truth behind universal legends and myths.
Nature as DesignerNATURE AS DESIGNER
From Sat 3 October to Sun 10 May
Nature acts as an inspiration for artists and designers.

Permanent

Ekpo MaskAFRICAN WORLDS
The first permanent exhibition in Britain dedicated to African art and culture, African Worlds celebrates the continent's diversity, history and creativity.
Child and jellyfish. Photo courtesy of Laura MtungwaziAQUARIUM
Dive into an underwater world and discover an exciting glimpse into underwater habitats showing dynamic ecosystems from around the world.
Ogani Elephant MaskCENTENARY GALLERY: A HUNDRED YEARS OF COLLECTING
The anthropology collection's permanent space is in the Centenary Gallery.
Hands on Base maskHANDS ON BASE
Over 3,700 objects from the Horniman's fascinating handling collection are available in a dynamic and interactive hands-on centre.
Horn by William Bull, London, 1699MUSIC GALLERY
The Horniman's internationally renowned collection of musical instruments is displayed in a dynamic gallery.
The Horniman walrusNATURAL HISTORY
A fascinating collection, which retains its unique Victorian feel with mammal, bird, fish and insect exhibits in their original cases.
Euglossine beeNATURE BASE
Explore the natural world.
Bicentenary 2007TASLIM MARTIN - BLUE EARTH 1807 - 2007
An installation to commemorate the Bicentenary of the Abolition of Transatlantic Slavery.