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Discover exhibitions and displays from the past as you browse this section, from Romanian dress styles to music from India, from displays about tents to modern taxidermy art.
This section is a work in progress.
The first exhibition in our new arts space, The Studio, explores our…
A selection of objects for learning to use for school visits during…
The Rio Carnival exhibition will showcase some of the percussion instruments that…
As in many museums, a large proportion of the Horniman Museum and…
The Horniman Museum has a unique collection, the largest collection of Tibetan…
Revisiting Romania: Dress and Identity explores how Romanian folk art has been…
The museum holds a large number of textiles and some very high…
Processional mask in the form of a clown’s head, used in the…
This young Chimpanzee was collected in West Africa in the 1920’s and…
Smoking pipes such as this one were made by the Haida, a…
During the early music revival of the 20th century, the recorder experienced…
Miniature Dogs In the Victorian era many of the dog breeds that…
Join us for a family trip along the Amazon, the world’s largest…
Display of Dulcimer in Object in Focus case on South Hall Balcony
This exhibition will tell the story of a unique species. A fascinating…
The origin of the Yule goat may predate the arrival of Christianity,…
These nocturnal carnivores are in the same family as ferrets and otters.…
A horse skull with interpretation relating to the cultural significance of horses…
Easter is the most important religious celebration in Romania, and decorated eggs…
Free exhibition exploring how body adornment has become part of London life…
The exhibition consists of a shogi board of porcelain, dated 1780, and…
Major new exhibition exploring Balinese culture and dance featuring captivating film and…
This exhibition brings together 50 examples of the Polish folk art from…
This photography exhibition showcases traditional music making in Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam,…
