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What to see at the Horniman
Events
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Making Time Workshops
Come along to these creative workshops held in The Studio and try out a range of techniques inspired by some of the Horniman’s collections.
Free, drop inEvery Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- 10.00am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Workshops and Courses
- Free events
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Where’s Wally? The Big Museum Hunt
Join the search for Wally with your family at the Horniman this November.
FreeSaturday 2 and Sunday 3 November
- 10.00am - 5.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
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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
-
Horniman Market
Enjoy a range of delicious hot food, pick up fresh and seasonal produce from local traders, and treat yourself to irresistible cakes and craft beer.
FreeEvery Sunday from 13 October
- 10.00am - 3.00pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Events in the gardens
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Library Open Day
Browse our library collections, chat to the librarian and see some of the library treasures.
Free, drop inThe first Sunday of the month.
- 10.30am - 5.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
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Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
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
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
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Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
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
-
Making Time Workshops
Come along to these creative workshops held in The Studio and try out a range of techniques inspired by some of the Horniman’s collections.
Free, drop inEvery Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- 10.00am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Workshops and Courses
- Free events
-
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
-
Making Time Workshops
Come along to these creative workshops held in The Studio and try out a range of techniques inspired by some of the Horniman’s collections.
Free, drop inEvery Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- 10.00am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Workshops and Courses
- Free events
-
Stay in Tune Thursdays
Join us on Thursday afternoons for a range of music-based activities for all abilities as well as a variety of tours and demonstrations.
Free, drop inThursdays during term time
- 2.00pm - 5.15pm
- See other:
- Events for adults
- Workshops and Courses
-
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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Making Time Workshops
Come along to these creative workshops held in The Studio and try out a range of techniques inspired by some of the Horniman’s collections.
Free, drop inEvery Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- 10.00am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Workshops and Courses
- Free events
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Horniman Market
Enjoy a range of delicious hot food, pick up fresh and seasonal produce from local traders, and treat yourself to irresistible cakes and craft beer.
FreeEvery Sunday from 13 October
- 10.00am - 3.00pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Events in the gardens
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
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
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
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
-
Making Time Workshops
Come along to these creative workshops held in The Studio and try out a range of techniques inspired by some of the Horniman’s collections.
Free, drop inEvery Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- 10.00am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Workshops and Courses
- Free events
-
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
-
Making Time Workshops
Come along to these creative workshops held in The Studio and try out a range of techniques inspired by some of the Horniman’s collections.
Free, drop inEvery Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- 10.00am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Workshops and Courses
- Free events
-
Stay in Tune Thursdays
Join us on Thursday afternoons for a range of music-based activities for all abilities as well as a variety of tours and demonstrations.
Free, drop inThursdays during term time
- 2.00pm - 5.15pm
- See other:
- Events for adults
- Workshops and Courses
-
Members' Meet the Fish
Members and Benefactors can enjoy an exclusive visit around the Horniman’s acclaimed Aquarium before it opens to the public.
Exclusive members eventFriday 15 November 2019
- 9.30am - 10.30am
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Making Time Workshops
Come along to these creative workshops held in The Studio and try out a range of techniques inspired by some of the Horniman’s collections.
Free, drop inEvery Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- 10.00am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Workshops and Courses
- Free events
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Horniman Market
Enjoy a range of delicious hot food, pick up fresh and seasonal produce from local traders, and treat yourself to irresistible cakes and craft beer.
FreeEvery Sunday from 13 October
- 10.00am - 3.00pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Events in the gardens
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
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
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
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
-
Making Time Workshops
Come along to these creative workshops held in The Studio and try out a range of techniques inspired by some of the Horniman’s collections.
Free, drop inEvery Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- 10.00am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Workshops and Courses
- Free events
-
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
-
Making Time Workshops
Come along to these creative workshops held in The Studio and try out a range of techniques inspired by some of the Horniman’s collections.
Free, drop inEvery Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- 10.00am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Workshops and Courses
- Free events
-
Stay in Tune Thursdays
Join us on Thursday afternoons for a range of music-based activities for all abilities as well as a variety of tours and demonstrations.
Free, drop inThursdays during term time
- 2.00pm - 5.15pm
- See other:
- Events for adults
- Workshops and Courses
-
Making Time Workshops
Come along to these creative workshops held in The Studio and try out a range of techniques inspired by some of the Horniman’s collections.
Free, drop inEvery Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- 10.00am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Workshops and Courses
- Free events
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Horniman Market
Enjoy a range of delicious hot food, pick up fresh and seasonal produce from local traders, and treat yourself to irresistible cakes and craft beer.
FreeEvery Sunday from 13 October
- 10.00am - 3.00pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Events in the gardens
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
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
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
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
-
Making Time Workshops
Come along to these creative workshops held in The Studio and try out a range of techniques inspired by some of the Horniman’s collections.
Free, drop inEvery Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- 10.00am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Workshops and Courses
- Free events
-
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
-
Making Time Workshops
Come along to these creative workshops held in The Studio and try out a range of techniques inspired by some of the Horniman’s collections.
Free, drop inEvery Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- 10.00am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Workshops and Courses
- Free events
-
Stay in Tune Thursdays
Join us on Thursday afternoons for a range of music-based activities for all abilities as well as a variety of tours and demonstrations.
Free, drop inThursdays during term time
- 2.00pm - 5.15pm
- See other:
- Events for adults
- Workshops and Courses
-
Members' Behind the Scenes Tours
Members and Benefactors can join us for an insight into the care and repair of our objects with Conservators Julia and Charlotte.
Booking neededFriday, 29 November 2019
- 11am - 12pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Events for adults
- Members' Events
-
Making Time Workshops
Come along to these creative workshops held in The Studio and try out a range of techniques inspired by some of the Horniman’s collections.
Free, drop inEvery Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- 10.00am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Workshops and Courses
- Free events
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Youth Late
The Horniman Youth Panel is back once again with their annual museum takeover.
FreeSaturday, 30 November 2019
- 6.30pm - 9.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
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Library Open Day
Browse our library collections, chat to the librarian and see some of the library treasures.
Free, drop inThe first Sunday of the month.
- 10.30am - 5.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
-
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
Exhibitions
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Free
- 19 October 2019
- 19 April 2020
- The Studio
Stages of Making
Do you know how the things around you were made? What materials were used and who was involved in making them?
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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
- 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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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.