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Horniman ConservatoryThe Conservatory
This Grade II listed Victorian cast iron Conservatory was originally built at the Horniman family house at Coombe Cliffe, Croydon, in 1894. By 1982, it had fallen into disrepair and the structure was totally dismantled and moved to its current site where it was beautifully restored with the help of English Heritage. It was re-opened in 1988 and is now used for performances, workshops and as a function room.

The Conservatory is available for hire. Visit our venue hire pages for more information and contact Suzanne James for more information.

The Dutch Barn
The Dutch Barn dates from around 1895 and was brought back from Holland by Frederick Horniman. It is used for education sessions but also provides a shelter at one end for the public.

Horniman BandstandThe Bandstand
Built in 1903 from a design by Charles Harrison Townsend, the Bandstand becomes the focal point for our outdoor summer events programme such as concerts or film screenings. To find out more visit the What's on pages.

Horniman Totem PoleAnimal Enclosure
The Animal Enclosure provides a home to goats, rabbits, chickens and geese.

The Totem Pole
The Totem Pole was carved in 1985 as part of the American Arts Festival by Nathan Jackson, a Tingit Indian from Alaska. It is now firmly established as a south London landmark, facing on to the busy South Circular Road near to the main entrance of the Museum and Gardens.

Sundials
The sundials are arranged near to the Museum entrance and around the Gardens. To start your exploration, visit the Conservatory, where you can find the stained glass dial, and also an introductory plaque that explains how to use sundials.

Analemmatic dial Butterfly horizontal dial Double polar dial Equatorial dial Horizontal dial
Analemmatic dial.
Design: Angela Hodgson		 Butterfly horizontal dial.
Design Edwin Russell		 Double polar dial.
Design: John Moir		 Equatorial dial.
Design: Silas Higgon 		Horizontal dial.
Design: Join Moir
Roman dial Bowl dial 'Spot on' dial Stainless Glass dial Time time dial
Roman dial.
Design: David Brown		 Bowl dial.
Design: Angela Hodgson		 'Spot On' dial. Stainless Glass dial.
Design: Roselyn Loftin		 Tea Time dial.
Design: John Moir