Horniman Museum and Gardens

Big Wednesdays: Colour and Carnival

Join us for a day of performances and storytelling inspired by our new exhibition Colour: The Rainbow Revealed.

Wednesday, 14 February 2018

• 10.30am - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Big Wednesday

Carnival Dance Workshop

Learn to dance like you’re partying through the street of Brazil with Gandaia Arts.

Thursday and Friday in February Half Term

• 10.00am - 10.45am
• 11.15am - 12.00pm
• 12.30pm - 13.15pm
• 14.30pm - 15.15pm
• 15.45pm - 16.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Dance events

Carnival Dance Workshop

Learn to dance like you’re partying through the street of Brazil with Gandaia Arts.

Thursday and Friday in February Half Term

• 10.00am - 10.45am
• 11.15am - 12.00pm
• 12.30pm - 13.15pm
• 14.30pm - 15.15pm
• 15.45pm - 16.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Dance events

Hands on Base: Family Activities

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

Select Saturdays throughout the year

• 11.00am - 11.30am
• 11.45am - 12.15pm
• 12.30pm - 1pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Big Wednesday

Hands on Base: Family Activities

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

Select Saturdays throughout the year

• 11.00am - 11.30am
• 11.45am - 12.15pm
• 12.30pm - 1pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Big Wednesday

Live at the Horniman

Live at the Horniman has been postponed until further notice.
Join us for a special evening of live music performed by some of Lewisham’s best up and coming young musicians.

Friday, 2 March 2018

• 7pm - 9.15pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Events for children
• Events for adults

Hands on Base: Family Activities

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

Select Saturdays throughout the year

• 11.00am - 11.30am
• 11.45am - 12.15pm
• 12.30pm - 1pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Big Wednesday

Crossing Borders 2018: People and Places

Crossing Borders People and Places celebrates the diversity of our neighbourhood and the people that live in it.

Saturday, 10 March 2018

• 11am - 4pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults

Members' Explore

Come along to this exclusive Members' session and discover the collections that make the Horniman special in our Hands on Base. Explore and touch real things from African masks to shark jaws.

Saturday 17 March

• 10:15 - 10:45

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Members' Events

Hands on Base: Family Activities

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

Select Saturdays throughout the year

• 11.00am - 11.30am
• 11.45am - 12.15pm
• 12.30pm - 1pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Big Wednesday

A World of Stories - Good Friday and Easter Monday

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

Friday 30 March and Monday 2 April 2018

• 11am - 11.45am
• 3.15pm - 4pm
• 12.15pm - 1pm
• 2pm - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children

The Ugly Duckling Storytelling

SOLD OUT. Meet the most unlikely duckling hero and hear the story of the duck who was different.

31 March to 1 April 2018

• 11.00am - 11.30am
• 12.00pm - 12.30pm
• 13.00pm - 13.30pm
• 14.30pm - 15.00pm
• 15.30pm - 16.00pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children

The Ugly Duckling Storytelling

SOLD OUT. Meet the most unlikely duckling hero and hear the story of the duck who was different.

31 March to 1 April 2018

• 11.00am - 11.30am
• 12.00pm - 12.30pm
• 13.00pm - 13.30pm
• 14.30pm - 15.00pm
• 15.30pm - 16.00pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children

A World of Stories - Good Friday and Easter Monday

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

Friday 30 March and Monday 2 April 2018

• 11am - 11.45am
• 3.15pm - 4pm
• 12.15pm - 1pm
• 2pm - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children

Big Wednesdays: Spring Colours

Join us for a day of fun family activities including performances and storytelling inspired by our exhibition Colour: The Rainbow Revealed.

Wednesday, 4 April 2018

• 10.30am - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens
• Big Wednesday

Hands on Base: Family Activities

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

Select Saturdays throughout the year

• 11.00am - 11.30am
• 11.45am - 12.15pm
• 12.30pm - 1pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Big Wednesday

Hands on Base: Family Activities

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

Select Saturdays throughout the year

• 11.00am - 11.30am
• 11.45am - 12.15pm
• 12.30pm - 1pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Big Wednesday

Hands on Base: Family Activities

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

Select Saturdays throughout the year

• 11.00am - 11.30am
• 11.45am - 12.15pm
• 12.30pm - 1pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Big Wednesday

Hands on Base: Family Activities

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

Select Saturdays throughout the year

• 11.00am - 11.30am
• 11.45am - 12.15pm
• 12.30pm - 1pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Big Wednesday

Hands on Base: Family Activities

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

Select Saturdays throughout the year

• 11.00am - 11.30am
• 11.45am - 12.15pm
• 12.30pm - 1pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Big Wednesday

Hands on Base: Family Activities

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

Select Saturdays throughout the year

• 11.00am - 11.30am
• 11.45am - 12.15pm
• 12.30pm - 1pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Big Wednesday

Hands on Base: Family Activities

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

Select Saturdays throughout the year

• 11.00am - 11.30am
• 11.45am - 12.15pm
• 12.30pm - 1pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Big Wednesday

Hands on Base: Family Activities

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

Select Saturdays throughout the year

• 11.00am - 11.30am
• 11.45am - 12.15pm
• 12.30pm - 1pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Big Wednesday

The Luna Cinema: Labyrinth

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

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

A World of Rhythm Drumming Workshop

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

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.

Sunday, 8 July 2018

• 10.30am - 5pm

• See other:
• Shared World
• Events for everyone
• 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.

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

• 11am - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens
• Big Wednesday

Big Wednesdays: Horniman Favourites

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

Wednesday, 1 August 2018

• 10.30am - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens
• Big Wednesday

Tree Explorer

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

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

Bandstand Concerts

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

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

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

Monday, 6 August 2018

• 11am - 12pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Concerts

Tree Explorer

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

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

Tree Explorer

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

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

Horniman Kids Sleepover

See a different side to the Horniman with a night sleeping over at the Museum.

Every Sunday from 11 August 2018 To 12 August 2018

• 7pm - 10am

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Bandstand Concerts

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

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

Bandstand Concerts

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

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

Flavours of the World Festival

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

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

Silver Sunday

Silver Sunday is a national day of lively and free activities with and for older adults.

Sunday, 7 October 2018

• 11am - 3pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults

Big Wednesday: Autumn Colours

Enjoy a range of fun activities run by Arts Network to boost your wellbeing.

Wednesday, 24 October 2018

• 10.30am - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Big Wednesday

Pumpkin Decorating workshop

Sold out. Learn how to decorate your very own Halloween pumpkin and take it home with you.

Thursday 25 and Friday 26 October

• 10.30am - 11.15am
• 11.45am - 12.30pm
• 1pm - 1.45pm
• 3pm - 3.45pm
• 4.15pm - 5pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Workshops and Courses

Pumpkin Decorating workshop

Sold out. Learn how to decorate your very own Halloween pumpkin and take it home with you.

Thursday 25 and Friday 26 October

• 10.30am - 11.15am
• 11.45am - 12.30pm
• 1pm - 1.45pm
• 3pm - 3.45pm
• 4.15pm - 5pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Workshops and Courses

Hansel and Gretel Halloween Storytelling

Sold out. Come along for some special storytelling by Sandal Sticks Theatre accompanied by song and playful puppetry.

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 October

• 11am - 11.30am
• 12pm - 12.30pm
• 1pm - 1.30pm
• 2.30pm - 3pm
• 3.30pm - 4pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Hansel and Gretel Halloween Storytelling

Sold out. Come along for some special storytelling by Sandal Sticks Theatre accompanied by song and playful puppetry.

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 October

• 11am - 11.30am
• 12pm - 12.30pm
• 1pm - 1.30pm
• 2.30pm - 3pm
• 3.30pm - 4pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

The Snow Queen Storytelling

Sold Out. Enjoy a storytelling performance of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale of The Snow Queen.

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 December

• 11am - 11.30am
• 12pm - 12.30pm
• 1pm - 1.30pm
• 2.30pm - 3pm
• 3.30pm - 4pm

• See other:
• Christmas
• Events for children

The Snow Queen Storytelling

Sold Out. Enjoy a storytelling performance of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale of The Snow Queen.

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 December

• 11am - 11.30am
• 12pm - 12.30pm
• 1pm - 1.30pm
• 2.30pm - 3pm
• 3.30pm - 4pm

• See other:
• Christmas
• Events for children

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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

LEGO® Workshops

*Sold out* Join us for some LEGO® Workshops during February half term.

Monday - Wednesday during Half Term

• 10am - 11am
• 11.30am - 12.30pm
• 1pm - 2pm
• 3pm - 4pm
• 4.30pm - 5.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Family events
• Events for children

Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (February Half Term)

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special. Explore and touch things from African masks to shark jaws in our Hands on Base. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during Half Term

• 11am - 12.30pm
• 2pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults

LEGO® Workshops

*Sold out* Join us for some LEGO® Workshops during February half term.

Monday - Wednesday during Half Term

• 10am - 11am
• 11.30am - 12.30pm
• 1pm - 2pm
• 3pm - 4pm
• 4.30pm - 5.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Family events
• Events for children

Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (February Half Term)

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special. Explore and touch things from African masks to shark jaws in our Hands on Base. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during Half Term

• 11am - 12.30pm
• 2pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults

LEGO® Workshops

*Sold out* Join us for some LEGO® Workshops during February half term.

Monday - Wednesday during Half Term

• 10am - 11am
• 11.30am - 12.30pm
• 1pm - 2pm
• 3pm - 4pm
• 4.30pm - 5.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Family events
• Events for children

Big Wednesday: Wonderful World

Join us for a day of performances and storytelling inspired by our new exhibition Brick Wonders.

Wednesday, 20 February 2019

• 10.30am - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Free events
• Big Wednesday

Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (February Half Term)

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special. Explore and touch things from African masks to shark jaws in our Hands on Base. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during Half Term

• 11am - 12.30pm
• 2pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults

Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (February Half Term)

Discover the collections that make the Horniman special. Explore and touch things from African masks to shark jaws in our Hands on Base. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during Half Term

• 11am - 12.30pm
• 2pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults

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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Youth Takeover Family Day

Fun is not just for the kids, it’s for the whole family. This is your chance to join your children in two special music and arts sessions planned by our very own Horniman Youth Panel.

Saturday, 23 March 2019

• 12pm - 4pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Family events
• Events for children

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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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 (Easter Holidays)

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

Monday 8, Friday 12 and Monday 15 April

• 11am - 12.30pm
• 2pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Pond Dipping

Join us to explore nature and wildlife in the pond on the Horniman Nature Trail. Please note all children must be age 5+ to participate.

Select Tuesdays throughout the year

• 12am - 12.45am
• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3pm - 3.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Big Wednesday: Spring Flavours

Join us for a day of fun family activities inspired by spring in our Gardens. Come along and find out what’s growing.

Wednesday, 10 April 2019

• 10.30am - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Free events

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Minibeast Safari

Join us to hunt for mini-beasts in the Gardens or on the Horniman Nature Trail. Suitable for children aged 3+.

Thursdays 11 and 18 April, and 30 May

• 12pm - 12.45pm
• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3pm - 3.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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 (Easter Holidays)

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

Monday 8, Friday 12 and Monday 15 April

• 11am - 12.30pm
• 2pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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 (Easter Holidays)

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

Monday 8, Friday 12 and Monday 15 April

• 11am - 12.30pm
• 2pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Pond Dipping

Join us to explore nature and wildlife in the pond on the Horniman Nature Trail. Please note all children must be age 5+ to participate.

Select Tuesdays throughout the year

• 12am - 12.45am
• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3pm - 3.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Big Wednesday: Spring Festivals

Join us for a day of fun family activities inspired by Spring Festivals.

Wednesday, 17 April 2019

• 10.30am - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Free events
• Big Wednesday

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Minibeast Safari

Join us to hunt for mini-beasts in the Gardens or on the Horniman Nature Trail. Suitable for children aged 3+.

Thursdays 11 and 18 April, and 30 May

• 12pm - 12.45pm
• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3pm - 3.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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 - Good Friday

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

Friday, 19 April 2019

• 11am - 11.45am
• 12.15pm - 1pm
• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Horniman Easter Fair

Enjoy the Easter weekend at the Horniman with the whole family.

Saturday 20 April and Sunday 21 April 2019

• 10.30am - 4.30pm

• See other:
• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

The Hen That Laid The Golden Eggs

Enjoy a storytelling performance of this classic Aesop fable of The Hen That Laid The Golden Eggs

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 April 2019

• 11am - 11.30am
• 12pm - 12.30pm
• 1pm - 1.30pm
• 2.30pm - 3pm
• 3.30pm - 4pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Horniman Easter Fair

Enjoy the Easter weekend at the Horniman with the whole family.

Saturday 20 April and Sunday 21 April 2019

• 10.30am - 4.30pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

The Hen That Laid The Golden Eggs

Enjoy a storytelling performance of this classic Aesop fable of The Hen That Laid The Golden Eggs

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 April 2019

• 11am - 11.30am
• 12pm - 12.30pm
• 1pm - 1.30pm
• 2.30pm - 3pm
• 3.30pm - 4pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

City Nature Challenge

This weekend thousands of people across the globe are looking for nature as part of worldwide City Nature Challenge. What bugs and trees can you spot? Join insect and tree experts from our Museum in the Wildlife Garden to find out more.

Saturday, 27 April 2019

• 11am - 12.45pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Dawn Chorus Walk

Experience the many bird songs that make up the dawn chorus on an early morning tour of the Horniman Gardens. Please note this event has SOLD OUT - you cannot buy tickets on the day.

Saturday, 4 May 2019

• 5am - 7am

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Workshop: Decorate a Matisse-inspired bottle planter

Join us to upcycle an old plastic drinks bottle into your own colourful planter.

Saturday, 18 May 2019

• 11am - 12pm
• 1pm - 2pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Outset Teen Tours

Get a fresh perspective on our collections with these tours, designed and led by a young person.

Select days throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.20pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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 - Late May Bank Holiday

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

Monday, 27 May 2019

• 11am - 11.45am
• 3.15pm - 4pm
• 12.15pm - 1pm
• 2pm - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children

Pond Dipping

Join us to explore nature and wildlife in the pond on the Horniman Nature Trail. Please note all children must be age 5+ to participate.

Select Tuesdays throughout the year

• 12am - 12.45am
• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3pm - 3.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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 Great British Bee Count

Join us for a day celebrating bees and find out how important they are to us. We'll have lots of family-friendly bee activities that will get you outdoors exploring our Gardens.

Wednesday, 29 May 2019

• 10.30am - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens
• Big Wednesday

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Minibeast Safari

Join us to hunt for mini-beasts in the Gardens or on the Horniman Nature Trail. Suitable for children aged 3+.

Thursdays 11 and 18 April, and 30 May

• 12pm - 12.45pm
• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3pm - 3.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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 (May Half Term)

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

Friday, 31 May 2019

• 11am - 12.30pm
• 2pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Outset Teen Tours

Get a fresh perspective on our collections with these tours, designed and led by a young person.

Select days throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.20pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

World Oceans Day

A free day of family fun celebrating World Oceans Day with interactive activities, storytelling, talks and tours.

Saturday, 8 June 2019

• 10.30am - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Trinity Laban Dance Festival

Enjoy a day of dance performances and workshops for all the family.

Sunday, 7 July 2019

• 12pm - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens
• Free events

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Every Thursday

• 3.30pm - 4pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Concerts

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Wonderful Wednesdays

A weekly Wednesday free family day including storytelling and activities run by the Horniman’s partners in the local community.

Select Wednesdays throughout the Summer

• 10.30am - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Nature Notebooks

Join us for a free craft activity that will help you to explore our beautiful Gardens.

Thursdays throughout the Summer

• 11am - 1.15pm
• 2.00pm - 4.15pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Free 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.

Every Thursday

• 3.30pm - 4pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Concerts

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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)

Drop into the Hand On Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.

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
• Free events

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.

Select Fridays throughout the Summer

• 11am - 11.45am
• 12pm - 12.45pm
• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3pm - 3.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

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?

Sunday, 28 July 2019

• 2pm - 6pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Concerts

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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)

Drop into the Hand On Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.

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
• Free events

Nature Explorers: Pond Dipping

Join us for pond dipping sessions exploring the nature and wildlife in our Nature Trail pond.

Select Mondays throughout the summer

• 12pm - 12.45pm
• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3pm - 3.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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 us on Tuesdays for art and craft activities inspired by our Museum objects, living collections and Gardens.

Tuesdays during the summer holidays

• 11am - 11.45am
• 11.45am - 12.30pm
• 12.30pm - 1.15pm
• 2.00pm - 2.45pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm
• 3.30pm - 4.15pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Wonderful Wednesdays

A weekly Wednesday free family day including storytelling and activities run by the Horniman’s partners in the local community.

Select Wednesdays throughout the Summer

• 10.30am - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Nature Notebooks

Join us for a free craft activity that will help you to explore our beautiful Gardens.

Thursdays throughout the Summer

• 11am - 1.15pm
• 2.00pm - 4.15pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Free 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.

Every Thursday

• 3.30pm - 4pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Concerts

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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)

Drop into the Hand On Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.

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
• Free events

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.

Select Fridays throughout the Summer

• 12pm - 12.45pm
• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3pm - 3.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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)

Drop into the Hand On Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.

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
• Free events

Nature Explorers: Pond Dipping

Join us for pond dipping sessions exploring the nature and wildlife in our Nature Trail pond.

Select Mondays throughout the summer

• 12pm - 12.45pm
• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3pm - 3.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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 us on Tuesdays for art and craft activities inspired by our Museum objects, living collections and Gardens.

Tuesdays during the summer holidays

• 11am - 11.45am
• 11.45am - 12.30pm
• 12.30pm - 1.15pm
• 2.00pm - 2.45pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm
• 3.30pm - 4.15pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Wonderful Wednesdays

A weekly Wednesday free family day including storytelling and activities run by the Horniman’s partners in the local community.

Select Wednesdays throughout the Summer

• 10.30am - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Nature Notebooks

Join us for a free craft activity that will help you to explore our beautiful Gardens.

Thursdays throughout the Summer

• 11am - 1.15pm
• 2.00pm - 4.15pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Free 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.

Every Thursday

• 3.30pm - 4pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Concerts

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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)

Drop into the Hand On Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.

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
• Free events

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.

Select Fridays throughout the Summer

• 12pm - 12.45pm
• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3pm - 3.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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)

Drop into the Hand On Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.

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
• Free events

Nature Explorers: Pond Dipping

Join us for pond dipping sessions exploring the nature and wildlife in our Nature Trail pond.

Select Mondays throughout the summer

• 12pm - 12.45pm
• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3pm - 3.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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 us on Tuesdays for art and craft activities inspired by our Museum objects, living collections and Gardens.

Tuesdays during the summer holidays

• 11am - 11.45am
• 11.45am - 12.30pm
• 12.30pm - 1.15pm
• 2.00pm - 2.45pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm
• 3.30pm - 4.15pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Wonderful Wednesdays

A weekly Wednesday free family day including storytelling and activities run by the Horniman’s partners in the local community.

Select Wednesdays throughout the Summer

• 10.30am - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Nature Notebooks

Join us for a free craft activity that will help you to explore our beautiful Gardens.

Thursdays throughout the Summer

• 11am - 1.15pm
• 2.00pm - 4.15pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Free 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.

Every Thursday

• 3.30pm - 4pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Concerts

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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)

Drop into the Hand On Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.

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
• Free events

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.

Select Fridays throughout the Summer

• 12pm - 12.45pm
• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3pm - 3.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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)

Drop into the Hand On Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.

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
• Free events

Nature Explorers: Pond Dipping

Join us for pond dipping sessions exploring the nature and wildlife in our Nature Trail pond.

Select Mondays throughout the summer

• 12pm - 12.45pm
• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3pm - 3.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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 us on Tuesdays for art and craft activities inspired by our Museum objects, living collections and Gardens.

Tuesdays during the summer holidays

• 11am - 11.45am
• 11.45am - 12.30pm
• 12.30pm - 1.15pm
• 2.00pm - 2.45pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm
• 3.30pm - 4.15pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Wonderful Wednesdays

A weekly Wednesday free family day including storytelling and activities run by the Horniman’s partners in the local community.

Select Wednesdays throughout the Summer

• 10.30am - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Nature Notebooks

Join us for a free craft activity that will help you to explore our beautiful Gardens.

Thursdays throughout the Summer

• 11am - 1.15pm
• 2.00pm - 4.15pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Free 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.

Every Thursday

• 3.30pm - 4pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Concerts

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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)

Drop into the Hand On Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.

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
• Free events

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.

Select Fridays throughout the Summer

• 12pm - 12.45pm
• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3pm - 3.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Selected Saturdays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Free events

Art Makers

Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.

Select Saturdays in term time

• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.45pm - 3.30pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 10am - 5pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

School holidays - open daily.
During term time, open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

• 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.

Monday 26 August 2019

• 11am - 11.45am
• 12.15pm - 1pm
• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

• See other:
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children