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Temporary
	A MIRRORED COMMUNITY - ART INSTALLATION BY HALE MAN From 24 May A community collaboration between artist Hale Man and the Chinese communities of south London.

	ALLOTMENT LIFE This exhibition combines indoor and outdoor elements to explore the allotment experience. In Gallery Square, photographs by artist Emma Wood capture the diversity of life on two local allotments. Outside, visit our food garden inspired by these communities.

	Coal, Frankincense and Myrrh: Yemen and British Yemenis Britain’s Yemenis comprise the country’s oldest established Muslim community.This exhibition explains how and why Yemeni people came to Britain, and how their migration is linked to Yemen’s ancient role as a trading nation as well as its close relationship with Britain. A bibliography can be downloaded by clicking here all titles are available in the library.

	MEDICINAL GARDEN Ends December 2010 Garden display with plants with healing properties for different parts of the body.

	MYTHS 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.

	TUAREG: PEOPLE OF THE VEIL Tuareg: People of the Veil provides a fascinating insight into the culture of the Tuareg people through the exploration of clothing and jewellery. Ornate amulets, veils and slippers are set within their social and historical context to illuminate their significance to Tuareg culture.

Permanent

	AFRICAN WORLDS The first permanent exhibition in Britain dedicated to African art and culture, African Worlds celebrates the continent's diversity, history and creativity.

	AQUARIUM Dive into an underwater world and discover an exciting glimpse into underwater habitats showing dynamic ecosystems from around the world.

	CENTENARY GALLERY: A HUNDRED YEARS OF COLLECTING The anthropology collection's permanent space is in the Centenary Gallery.

	HANDS ON BASE Over 3,700 objects from the Horniman's fascinating handling collection are available in a dynamic and interactive hands-on centre.

	MUSIC GALLERY The Horniman's internationally renowned collection of musical instruments is displayed in a dynamic gallery.

	NATURAL HISTORY A fascinating collection, which retains its unique Victorian feel with mammal, bird, fish and insect exhibits in their original cases.

	NATURE BASE Explore the natural world.

	TASLIM MARTIN - BLUE EARTH 1807 - 2007 An installation to commemorate the Bicentenary of the Abolition of Transatlantic Slavery.