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Youth Panel

Horniman Youth Panel: be heard and make a real difference to what goes on in the Horniman Museum

The Horniman Youth Panel, launched in summer 2010, has become an important part of the Horniman. Young people between the ages of 14 and 19 from all over  London meet up regularly on Thursdays. We want young people’s voices to be heard and make a real difference to what goes on in the Horniman Museum.

So if you’re interested - get involved!

How to get involved

If you’re aged 14 and 19, want to get your voice heard in the Horniman Museum or gain experience in producing and marketing youth events, then join us at our next meeting to see how you can shake things up.

Get in touch with youth@horniman.ac.uk or call Kat on 0208 699 1872, text 07542 607 520 or join us on facebook for more information .

Future Events

  • Body Adorned - 24 March 2012 - a day of events to complement the launch The Body Adorned. For more information see our Visit and What's On page

Past events

Here are some examples what the Horniman Youth Panel has been getting up to:

  • HYPed! – 26 November 2011 - an after-hours music event with bands, DJs and silent disco.
  • Balistic – 18 September 2011 - a day of events centred on the Bali: dancing for the gods exhibition
  • Takeover: Live – 12 March 2011 - a day of live music, dance performances and art activities all designed and put on by the Youth Panel.
  • Hyjacked – 26 November 2010 - an after-hours live music event showcasing local young musicians.
  • Youth Conference – 26-27 November 2010 - a two-day event creating a space for academics and young people to discuss the ways young people are publicly represented and how cultural organisations engage with them.

Our Youth Pledge

The Horniman Museum recognises the valuable contribution that young people make to the museum. It is committed to creating relevant and meaningful opportunities for young people, enabling them to take an active role in shaping what happens at the museum.  

The museum will treat young people with respect, listen to their opinions and be open to new ideas. The museum is keen to support youth talent through providing events that raise the profile of local young people.