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What to see at the Horniman
Events
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Plonk Crazy Golf
Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.
Tickets neededSchool holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.- 10am - 5pm
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Curiosity Talks
Join one of our Visitor Hosts for an interesting insight into all manner of things, inspired by our collections.
FreeTuesdays at 4pm and Saturdays at 11.30am
- 11.30am - 11.45am
- 4pm - 4.15pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Events for adults
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Plonk Crazy Golf
Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.
Tickets neededSchool holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.- 10am - 5pm
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Wonderful Wednesdays
A weekly Wednesday free family day including storytelling and activities run by the Horniman’s partners in the local community.
Free, drop inSelect Wednesdays throughout the Summer
- 10.30am - 3.30pm
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Welcome to the Horniman Tours
Join one of our Visitor Hosts for a short introduction to the Horniman.
FreeWednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm and Sundays at 11.30am
- 11.30am - 11.45am
- 4pm - 4.15pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
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Plonk Crazy Golf
Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.
Tickets neededSchool holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.- 10am - 5pm
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Nature Notebooks
Join us for a free craft activity that will help you to explore our beautiful Gardens.
FreeThursdays throughout the Summer
- 11am - 1.15pm
- 2.00pm - 4.15pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Free events
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Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
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South London Music Sessions
Enjoy live music and DJs along with spectacular views across London at these weekly gigs on the Horniman Bandstand.
FreeSelect Thursdays throughout the Summer
- 5.30pm - 9.30 pm
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Plonk Crazy Golf
Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.
Tickets neededSchool holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.- 10am - 5pm
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Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Summer Holidays)
Drop into the Hand On Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelect Mondays and Fridays during school Summer holidays.
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
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Nature Explorers: Minibeast Safari
Try your hand at searching for minibeasts on the Horniman Nature Trail and discover the variety of creepy crawlies and bugs living in London.
Tickets neededSelect Fridays throughout the Summer
- 11am - 11.45am
- 12pm - 12.45pm
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3pm - 3.45pm
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Horniman Farmers' Market
Our weekly Farmers’ Market sells seasonal fruit and veg, artisan bread, organic meat, hot food and more from independent and local producers.
FreeEvery Saturday morning until 5 October
- 9am - 1.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Events in the gardens
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Plonk Crazy Golf
Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.
Tickets neededSchool holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.- 10am - 5pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
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Welcome to the Horniman Tours
Join one of our Visitor Hosts for a short introduction to the Horniman.
FreeWednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm and Sundays at 11.30am
- 11.30am - 11.45am
- 4pm - 4.15pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
-
Curiosity Talks
Join one of our Visitor Hosts for an interesting insight into all manner of things, inspired by our collections.
FreeTuesdays at 4pm and Saturdays at 11.30am
- 11.30am - 11.45am
- 4pm - 4.15pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Events for adults
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Art Makers
Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays in term time
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
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Plonk Crazy Golf
Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.
Tickets neededSchool holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.- 10am - 5pm
-
Welcome to the Horniman Tours
Join one of our Visitor Hosts for a short introduction to the Horniman.
FreeWednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm and Sundays at 11.30am
- 11.30am - 11.45am
- 4pm - 4.15pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
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Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave
Dance outside with your family to the greatest rave music in the beautiful Horniman Gardens surrounded by flowers, bubbles, balloons and explosions of colour – what could be better?
Booking ClosedSunday, 28 July 2019
- 2pm - 6pm
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Plonk Crazy Golf
Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.
Tickets neededSchool holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.- 10am - 5pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Summer Holidays)
Drop into the Hand On Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelect Mondays and Fridays during school Summer holidays.
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
Exhibitions
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Free
- 06 July 2019
- 21 June 2020
- Balcony Gallery
Turn It Up: On Paradoxes
Jide Odukoya’s photographic series shows Nigeria abuzz through the lens of traditional Nigerian weddings.
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Free
- 06 July 2019
- 01 September 2019
- The Studio
My Model City
My Model City, my dream today, our dreams tomorrow. What might the city of the future look like? And whose ideas, needs and dreams should shape it?
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Free
- 18 May 2019
- 04 May 2020
- Natural History Gallery and Gallery Square
As I Live and Breathe
Internationally-exhibited sculptor and artist Claire Morgan creates a series of works for the Horniman, including a dramatic installation in Gallery Square.
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Booking Closed
- 16 February 2019
- 27 October 2019
- Temporary Exhibition Space
Brick Wonders
Discover amazing wonders from around the world made entirely from LEGO® bricks.
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Free
- 18 May 2019
- 20 May 2021
- Natural History Gallery
Green Turtle
A magnificent taxidermy mount of a male Green Turtle, Chelonia mydas, on loan from the Natural History Museum.
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Free
- 29 June 2018
- 30 June 2020
- World Gallery
Always Part of the Story
We are the Horniman's Access Advisory Group. These objects represent us and our work.