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Thursday, 21 Jun 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Friday, 22 Jun 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Saturday, 23 Jun 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
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 in

Every Saturday until the end of September
- 11am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults

Sunday, 24 Jun 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
A World of Stories

Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.

Free, drop in

Select Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Free events

Monday, 25 Jun 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Tuesday, 26 Jun 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
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 in

The last Tuesday of every month
- 3.30pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Concerts

Wednesday, 27 Jun 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Thursday, 28 Jun 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Members' Exclusive: Gardens Tour

Join us for an exclusive Members’ tour of the Horniman’s 16 acre Gardens with our Head of Horticulture

Exclusive members event

Thursday 23 August
- 11.00am - 12:00pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
- Members' Events

Friday, 29 Jun 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Saturday, 30 Jun 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
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 in

Every Saturday until the end of September
- 11am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults

Sunday, 01 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Library Open Day

Browse our library collections, chat to the librarian and see some of the library treasures.

Free, drop in

The first Sunday of the month.
- 10.30am - 5.30pm
- 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 in

Select Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Free events

Monday, 02 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Tuesday, 03 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
The Luna Cinema: Labyrinth

Watch a film under the stars in the glorious surroundings of the Horniman Gardens.

Booking needed

Tuesday, 3 July 2018
- 8pm - 11.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
- Film screenings

Wednesday, 04 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
The Luna Cinema: The Shape of Water

Enjoy the ultimate night of open-air cinema with The Luna Cinema in the Horniman’s glorious gardens.

Booking needed

Wednesday, 4 July 2018
- 8pm - 11.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
- Film screenings

Thursday, 05 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Friday, 06 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Saturday, 07 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
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 in

Every Saturday until the end of September
- 11am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults

Sunday, 08 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
A World of Rhythm Drumming Workshop

Join us as we explore the rhythms of the world in an interactive drumming experience.

Tickets needed

Sunday, 8 July 2018
- 10.30am - 11.15am
- 11.45am - 12.30pm
- 13.00pm - 13.45pm
- 15.00pm - 15.45pm
- 16.15pm - 17.00pm
- See other:
- Shared World
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
Festival of Dance

Bring all the family for a day of exciting dance and music from around the world at the opening of our Shared World season.

Free

Sunday, 8 July 2018
- 10.30am - 5pm
- See other:
- Shared World
- Events for everyone
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
A World of Stories

Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.

Free, drop in

Select Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Free events

Monday, 09 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Tuesday, 10 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Wednesday, 11 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Thursday, 12 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Friday, 13 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Members' Exclusive: Meet the Animals

From alpacas to pygmy goats, come face to face with the Horniman’s much-loved residents in this Members only event.

Exclusive members event

Fridays 18 May, 13 July, and 21 September
- 11.00am - 11:45am
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Members' Events

Saturday, 14 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
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 in

Every Saturday until the end of September
- 11am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults

Sunday, 15 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
A World of Stories

Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.

Free, drop in

Select Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Free events

Monday, 16 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Tuesday, 17 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Wednesday, 18 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Thursday, 19 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Wonderful World Late

Online tickets sold out. Discover the wonders of our new World Gallery at this special evening of dance, tours and talks.

Free but booking needed

Thursday, 19 July 2018
- 6.30pm - 9.30pm
- See other:
- Shared World
- Events for adults
- Dance events

Friday, 20 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Saturday, 21 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
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 in

Every Saturday until the end of September
- 11am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults

Sunday, 22 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
A World of Stories

Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.

Free, drop in

Select Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Free events

Monday, 23 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Summer Holidays)

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special! Explore and touch objects from African masks to sharks jaws in our Hands on Base.

Free, drop in

Select Mondays and Fridays during school Summer holidays.
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults

Tuesday, 24 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Family Art Fun

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Free, ticketed

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer
- 11am - 2.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Buy on day

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer
- 11am - 11.45am
- 12pm - 12.45pm
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3pm - 3.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens

Wednesday, 25 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Big Wednesdays: The Big Butterfly Count

Join us for a day celebrating beautiful butterflies and take part in the nation’s Big Butterfly Count with bug expert Richard Jones.

Free, drop in

Wednesday, 25 July 2018
- 11am - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
- Big Wednesday

Thursday, 26 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Family Art Fun

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Free, ticketed

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer
- 11am - 2.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
Sunset Sessions

Chill out to global sounds on our Bandstand Terrace in this free concert series, as part of our Shared World season.

Free

Thursdays 26 July, 2 and 9 August
- 6.30pm - 8pm
- See other:
- Shared World
- Events for everyone
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
- Concerts
- Free events

Friday, 27 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Summer Holidays)

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special! Explore and touch objects from African masks to sharks jaws in our Hands on Base.

Free, drop in

Select Mondays and Fridays during school Summer holidays.
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Buy on day

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer
- 11am - 11.45am
- 12pm - 12.45pm
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3pm - 3.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens

Saturday, 28 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
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 in

Every Saturday until the end of September
- 11am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
Summer Welly Walk on the Nature Trail

Due to the hot weather, this event has been cancelled. Join us on the Horniman Nature Tail for a family friendly welly walk to discover the insects, animals and plants that live there in summer

Cancelled

Saturday, 28 July 2018
- 1.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events in the gardens

Sunday, 29 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
A World of Stories

Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.

Free, drop in

Select Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Free events

Monday, 30 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Summer Holidays)

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special! Explore and touch objects from African masks to sharks jaws in our Hands on Base.

Free, drop in

Select Mondays and Fridays during school Summer holidays.
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults

Tuesday, 31 Jul 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Family Art Fun

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Free, ticketed

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer
- 11am - 2.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Buy on day

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer
- 11am - 11.45am
- 12pm - 12.45pm
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3pm - 3.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
Members' Exclusive: Pond Dipping

Have a go at pond dipping at the Horniman and find an underwater world bursting with life.

Members' advanced booking

Select Tuesdays in summer
- 11.00am - 11.45am
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
- Members' Events
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 in

The last Tuesday of every month
- 3.30pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Concerts

Wednesday, 01 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Big Wednesdays: Horniman Favourites

Join us for a day of the Horniman’s favourite summer activities and events.

Free, drop in

Wednesday, 1 August 2018
- 10.30am - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
- Big Wednesday

Thursday, 02 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Family Art Fun

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Free, ticketed

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer
- 11am - 2.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
Sunset Sessions

Chill out to global sounds on our Bandstand Terrace in this free concert series, as part of our Shared World season.

Free

Thursdays 26 July, 2 and 9 August
- 6.30pm - 8pm
- See other:
- Shared World
- Events for everyone
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
- Concerts
- Free events

Friday, 03 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Tree Explorer

Come along to this fun family session under a shady tree in our Gardens.

Buy on day

Tuesdays and Fridays in August
- 11am - 11.45am
- 12pm - 12.45pm
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3pm - 3.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Buy on day

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer
- 11am - 11.45am
- 12pm - 12.45pm
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3pm - 3.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Summer Holidays)

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special! Explore and touch objects from African masks to sharks jaws in our Hands on Base.

Free, drop in

Select Mondays and Fridays during school Summer holidays.
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults

Saturday, 04 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
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 in

Every Saturday until the end of September
- 11am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults

Sunday, 05 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Library Open Day

Browse our library collections, chat to the librarian and see some of the library treasures.

Free, drop in

The first Sunday of the month.
- 10.30am - 5.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
Hands on Base: Open for All

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special! Explore and touch things from African masks to shark jaws in our Hands on Base.

Free, drop in

Select Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
A World of Stories

Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.

Free, drop in

Select Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Free events
Bandstand Concerts

Put on your dancing shoes for upbeat concerts guaranteed to make you move!

Free

Sundays 5, 19 and 26 August
- 3pm - 5pm
- See other:
- Shared World
- Events for everyone
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
- Concerts

Monday, 06 Aug 2018

Arts Award Summer School for Young People

Calling all young people! Get creative, learn new skills and earn an Arts Award qualification this summer.

Free but booking needed

From Monday 6 to Friday 10 August
- 10am - 4pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Bach to Baby Family Concert: All Around the World in 60 Minutes

Enjoy a magical musical adventure with Bach to Baby, the critically acclaimed classical concert series.
This event has now sold out

Fully booked

Monday, 6 August 2018
- 11am - 12pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Concerts
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Summer Holidays)

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special! Explore and touch objects from African masks to sharks jaws in our Hands on Base.

Free, drop in

Select Mondays and Fridays during school Summer holidays.
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults

Tuesday, 07 Aug 2018

Arts Award Summer School for Young People

Calling all young people! Get creative, learn new skills and earn an Arts Award qualification this summer.

Free but booking needed

From Monday 6 to Friday 10 August
- 10am - 4pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Tree Explorer

Come along to this fun family session under a shady tree in our Gardens.

Buy on day

Tuesdays and Fridays in August
- 11am - 11.45am
- 12pm - 12.45pm
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3pm - 3.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Buy on day

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer
- 11am - 11.45am
- 12pm - 12.45pm
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3pm - 3.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
Members' Exclusive: Pond Dipping

Have a go at pond dipping at the Horniman and find an underwater world bursting with life.

Members' advanced booking

Select Tuesdays in summer
- 11.00am - 11.45am
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
- Members' Events
Family Art Fun

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Free, ticketed

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer
- 11am - 2.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children

Wednesday, 08 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Arts Award Summer School for Young People

Calling all young people! Get creative, learn new skills and earn an Arts Award qualification this summer.

Free but booking needed

From Monday 6 to Friday 10 August
- 10am - 4pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
Big Wednesdays: Shared World

Celebrate our newly opened World Gallery with our Big Wednesday Shared World events and take part in activities for our exciting new arts space The Studio opening in October.

Free, drop in

Wednesdays 8-29 August
- 10.30am - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
- Big Wednesday

Thursday, 09 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Arts Award Summer School for Young People

Calling all young people! Get creative, learn new skills and earn an Arts Award qualification this summer.

Free but booking needed

From Monday 6 to Friday 10 August
- 10am - 4pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
Family Art Fun

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Free, ticketed

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer
- 11am - 2.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
Sunset Sessions

Chill out to global sounds on our Bandstand Terrace in this free concert series, as part of our Shared World season.

Free

Thursdays 26 July, 2 and 9 August
- 6.30pm - 8pm
- See other:
- Shared World
- Events for everyone
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
- Concerts
- Free events

Friday, 10 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Arts Award Summer School for Young People

Calling all young people! Get creative, learn new skills and earn an Arts Award qualification this summer.

Free but booking needed

From Monday 6 to Friday 10 August
- 10am - 4pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
Tree Explorer

Come along to this fun family session under a shady tree in our Gardens.

Buy on day

Tuesdays and Fridays in August
- 11am - 11.45am
- 12pm - 12.45pm
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3pm - 3.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Summer Holidays)

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special! Explore and touch objects from African masks to sharks jaws in our Hands on Base.

Free, drop in

Select Mondays and Fridays during school Summer holidays.
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Buy on day

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer
- 11am - 11.45am
- 12pm - 12.45pm
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3pm - 3.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
Bat Walk for Adults

Sold out. Learn about South East London’s local bats and use detectors to find them in the Horniman Gardens.

Booking needed

Friday, 10 August 2018
- 7.30pm - 9.30pm
- See other:
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Saturday, 11 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
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 in

Every Saturday until the end of September
- 11am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults

Sunday, 12 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Hands on Base: Open for All

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special! Explore and touch things from African masks to shark jaws in our Hands on Base.

Free, drop in

Select Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
A World of Stories

Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.

Free, drop in

Select Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Free events

Monday, 13 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Summer Holidays)

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special! Explore and touch objects from African masks to sharks jaws in our Hands on Base.

Free, drop in

Select Mondays and Fridays during school Summer holidays.
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults

Tuesday, 14 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Family Art Fun

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Free, ticketed

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer
- 11am - 2.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Buy on day

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer
- 11am - 11.45am
- 12pm - 12.45pm
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3pm - 3.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
Members' Exclusive: Pond Dipping

Have a go at pond dipping at the Horniman and find an underwater world bursting with life.

Members' advanced booking

Select Tuesdays in summer
- 11.00am - 11.45am
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
- Members' Events

Wednesday, 15 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Big Wednesdays: Shared World

Celebrate our newly opened World Gallery with our Big Wednesday Shared World events and take part in activities for our exciting new arts space The Studio opening in October.

Free, drop in

Wednesdays 8-29 August
- 10.30am - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
- Big Wednesday

Thursday, 16 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Family Art Fun

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Free, ticketed

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer
- 11am - 2.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children

Friday, 17 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Summer Holidays)

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special! Explore and touch objects from African masks to sharks jaws in our Hands on Base.

Free, drop in

Select Mondays and Fridays during school Summer holidays.
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Buy on day

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer
- 11am - 11.45am
- 12pm - 12.45pm
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3pm - 3.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
Bat Walk for families

Learn more about bats in this fun family session led by Horniman nature expert Shayna Soong.

Tickets are now sold out

Fully booked

Friday, 17 August 2018
- 7.30pm - 9.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events in the gardens

Saturday, 18 Aug 2018

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.

Free

Every Saturday morning
- 9am - 1.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Events in the gardens
Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
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 in

Every Saturday until the end of September
- 11am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults

Sunday, 19 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Hands on Base: Open for All

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special! Explore and touch things from African masks to shark jaws in our Hands on Base.

Free, drop in

Select Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
Bandstand Concerts

Put on your dancing shoes for upbeat concerts guaranteed to make you move!

Free

Sundays 5, 19 and 26 August
- 3pm - 5pm
- See other:
- Shared World
- Events for everyone
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
- Concerts

Monday, 20 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Summer Holidays)

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special! Explore and touch objects from African masks to sharks jaws in our Hands on Base.

Free, drop in

Select Mondays and Fridays during school Summer holidays.
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults

Tuesday, 21 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Family Art Fun

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Free, ticketed

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer
- 11am - 2.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Buy on day

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer
- 11am - 11.45am
- 12pm - 12.45pm
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3pm - 3.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
Members' Exclusive: Pond Dipping

Have a go at pond dipping at the Horniman and find an underwater world bursting with life.

Members' advanced booking

Select Tuesdays in summer
- 11.00am - 11.45am
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
- Members' Events

Wednesday, 22 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Big Wednesdays: Shared World

Celebrate our newly opened World Gallery with our Big Wednesday Shared World events and take part in activities for our exciting new arts space The Studio opening in October.

Free, drop in

Wednesdays 8-29 August
- 10.30am - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
- Big Wednesday

Thursday, 23 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Family Art Fun

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Free, ticketed

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer
- 11am - 2.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
Members' Exclusive: Gardens Tour

Join us for an exclusive Members’ tour of the Horniman’s 16 acre Gardens with our Head of Horticulture

Exclusive members event

Thursday 23 August
- 11.00am - 12:00pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
- Members' Events

Friday, 24 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Summer Holidays)

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special! Explore and touch objects from African masks to sharks jaws in our Hands on Base.

Free, drop in

Select Mondays and Fridays during school Summer holidays.
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Buy on day

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer
- 11am - 11.45am
- 12pm - 12.45pm
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3pm - 3.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens

Saturday, 25 Aug 2018

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.

Free

Every Saturday morning
- 9am - 1.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Events in the gardens
Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
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 in

Every Saturday until the end of September
- 11am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults

Sunday, 26 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Hands on Base: Open for All

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special! Explore and touch things from African masks to shark jaws in our Hands on Base.

Free, drop in

Select Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
Bandstand Concerts

Put on your dancing shoes for upbeat concerts guaranteed to make you move!

Free

Sundays 5, 19 and 26 August
- 3pm - 5pm
- See other:
- Shared World
- Events for everyone
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
- Concerts

Monday, 27 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
A World of Stories - August Bank Holiday Weekend

Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.

Free, drop in

Monday 27 August 2018
- 11am - 11.45am
- 3.15pm - 4pm
- 12.15pm - 1pm
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children

Tuesday, 28 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Family Art Fun

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Free, ticketed

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer
- 11am - 2.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Buy on day

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer
- 11am - 11.45am
- 12pm - 12.45pm
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3pm - 3.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
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 in

The last Tuesday of every month
- 3.30pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Concerts

Wednesday, 29 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Big Wednesdays: Shared World

Celebrate our newly opened World Gallery with our Big Wednesday Shared World events and take part in activities for our exciting new arts space The Studio opening in October.

Free, drop in

Wednesdays 8-29 August
- 10.30am - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens
- Big Wednesday

Thursday, 30 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Family Art Fun

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Free, ticketed

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer
- 11am - 2.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children

Friday, 31 Aug 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Summer Holidays)

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special! Explore and touch objects from African masks to sharks jaws in our Hands on Base.

Free, drop in

Select Mondays and Fridays during school Summer holidays.
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Buy on day

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer
- 11am - 11.45am
- 12pm - 12.45pm
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3pm - 3.45pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events in the gardens

Saturday, 01 Sep 2018

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.

Free

Every Saturday morning
- 9am - 1.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Events in the gardens
Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
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 in

Every Saturday until the end of September
- 11am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults

Sunday, 02 Sep 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
Flavours of the World Festival

Join us for the closing festival of our Shared World season with a celebration of global cultures.

Free

Sunday, 2 September 2018
- 10.30am - 5pm
- See other:
- Shared World
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens
- Free events
Library Open Day

Browse our library collections, chat to the librarian and see some of the library treasures.

Free, drop in

The first Sunday of the month.
- 10.30am - 5.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone

Monday, 03 Sep 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

Tuesday, 04 Sep 2018

Plonk Crazy Golf

Enjoy a plonk-tastic day of family fun playing crazy golf in the Horniman Gardens.

Tickets needed

Open daily
- 10am - 5pm
- See other:
- Events for young people
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
- Events for adults
- Events in the gardens

The Horniman Public Museum and Public Park Trust

100 London Road
Forest Hill
London SE23 3PQ

020 8699 1872