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Events
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Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
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Where’s Wally? The Big Museum Hunt
Join the search for Wally with your family at the Horniman this November.
FreeSaturday 2 and Sunday 3 November
- 10.00am - 5.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
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Where’s Wally? The Big Museum Hunt
Join the search for Wally with your family at the Horniman this November.
FreeSaturday 2 and Sunday 3 November
- 10.00am - 5.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
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Home Education Object Handling Workshop: Ancient Egypt
Learn how to think like archaeologists in this unique object handling workshop for home educated children aged 9-11 years.
Fully bookedWednesday 13 November 2019
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Events for children
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
The Elves and the Shoemaker Storytelling
Based on the classic Grimms fairy tale, The Elves and the Shoemaker is magically retold by Sandal Sticks Theatre using storytelling, song and puppetry for families this Christmas.
Tickets neededSaturday 7, Sunday 8, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December.
- 11am - 11.30am
- 12pm - 12.30pm
- 1pm - 1.30pm
- 2.30pm - 3pm
- 3.30pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Christmas
- Family events
- Events for children
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The Elves and the Shoemaker Storytelling
Based on the classic Grimms fairy tale, The Elves and the Shoemaker is magically retold by Sandal Sticks Theatre using storytelling, song and puppetry for families this Christmas.
Tickets neededSaturday 7, Sunday 8, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December.
- 11am - 11.30am
- 12pm - 12.30pm
- 1pm - 1.30pm
- 2.30pm - 3pm
- 3.30pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Christmas
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
The Elves and the Shoemaker Storytelling
Based on the classic Grimms fairy tale, The Elves and the Shoemaker is magically retold by Sandal Sticks Theatre using storytelling, song and puppetry for families this Christmas.
Tickets neededSaturday 7, Sunday 8, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December.
- 11am - 11.30am
- 12pm - 12.30pm
- 1pm - 1.30pm
- 2.30pm - 3pm
- 3.30pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Christmas
- Family events
- Events for children
-
The Elves and the Shoemaker Storytelling
Based on the classic Grimms fairy tale, The Elves and the Shoemaker is magically retold by Sandal Sticks Theatre using storytelling, song and puppetry for families this Christmas.
Tickets neededSaturday 7, Sunday 8, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December.
- 11am - 11.30am
- 12pm - 12.30pm
- 1pm - 1.30pm
- 2.30pm - 3pm
- 3.30pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Christmas
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
Art Makers
Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays in term time
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
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A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
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Home Education Object Handling Workshop: Chinese New Year
Discover and celebrate Chinese New Year in this exciting hands-on workshop for home educated children aged 5-8 years.
Tickets neededWednesday 8 January 2020
- 10.30am - 11.15am
- See other:
- Events for children
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Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
Art Makers
Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays in term time
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
Art Makers
Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays in term time
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
Art Makers
Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays in term time
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
Art Makers
Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays in term time
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
Art Makers
Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays in term time
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
Art Makers
Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays in term time
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Bath Bomb Workshop
*SOLD OUT* Join Einstein’s Entertainers for a fabulously fun science workshop full of fizzing bath bombs.
Fully bookedWeekdays during February Half Term
- See other:
- Events for children
- Workshops and Courses
-
MAKE! Permian Volcanoes
Join in some volcanic art and craft fun inspired by our new Permian Monsters exhibition.
Free, drop inWeekdays during February Half Term
- See other:
- Events for children
-
Monsters vs the Volcano animations
Drop in and watch some family-friendly short animations inspired by our new exhibition Permian Monsters. The films have been created by London College of Communication animation students.
Free, drop inEvery weekday throughout half term
- 10am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (February Half Term)
Discover the collections that make the Horniman special. Explore real museum objects linked to our new Permian Monsters exhibition. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.
Free, drop inWeekdays during Half Term
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
-
Bath Bomb Workshop
*SOLD OUT* Join Einstein’s Entertainers for a fabulously fun science workshop full of fizzing bath bombs.
Fully bookedWeekdays during February Half Term
- See other:
- Events for children
- Workshops and Courses
-
MAKE! Permian Volcanoes
Join in some volcanic art and craft fun inspired by our new Permian Monsters exhibition.
Free, drop inWeekdays during February Half Term
- See other:
- Events for children
-
Monsters vs the Volcano animations
Drop in and watch some family-friendly short animations inspired by our new exhibition Permian Monsters. The films have been created by London College of Communication animation students.
Free, drop inEvery weekday throughout half term
- 10am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (February Half Term)
Discover the collections that make the Horniman special. Explore real museum objects linked to our new Permian Monsters exhibition. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.
Free, drop inWeekdays during Half Term
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
-
Bath Bomb Workshop
*SOLD OUT* Join Einstein’s Entertainers for a fabulously fun science workshop full of fizzing bath bombs.
Fully bookedWeekdays during February Half Term
- See other:
- Events for children
- Workshops and Courses
-
MAKE! Permian Volcanoes
Join in some volcanic art and craft fun inspired by our new Permian Monsters exhibition.
Free, drop inWeekdays during February Half Term
- See other:
- Events for children
-
Monsters vs the Volcano animations
Drop in and watch some family-friendly short animations inspired by our new exhibition Permian Monsters. The films have been created by London College of Communication animation students.
Free, drop inEvery weekday throughout half term
- 10am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (February Half Term)
Discover the collections that make the Horniman special. Explore real museum objects linked to our new Permian Monsters exhibition. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.
Free, drop inWeekdays during Half Term
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
-
Bath Bomb Workshop
*SOLD OUT* Join Einstein’s Entertainers for a fabulously fun science workshop full of fizzing bath bombs.
Fully bookedWeekdays during February Half Term
- See other:
- Events for children
- Workshops and Courses
-
MAKE! Permian Volcanoes
Join in some volcanic art and craft fun inspired by our new Permian Monsters exhibition.
Free, drop inWeekdays during February Half Term
- See other:
- Events for children
-
Monsters vs the Volcano animations
Drop in and watch some family-friendly short animations inspired by our new exhibition Permian Monsters. The films have been created by London College of Communication animation students.
Free, drop inEvery weekday throughout half term
- 10am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (February Half Term)
Discover the collections that make the Horniman special. Explore real museum objects linked to our new Permian Monsters exhibition. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.
Free, drop inWeekdays during Half Term
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
Bath Bomb Workshop
*SOLD OUT* Join Einstein’s Entertainers for a fabulously fun science workshop full of fizzing bath bombs.
Fully bookedWeekdays during February Half Term
- See other:
- Events for children
- Workshops and Courses
-
MAKE! Permian Volcanoes
Join in some volcanic art and craft fun inspired by our new Permian Monsters exhibition.
Free, drop inWeekdays during February Half Term
- See other:
- Events for children
-
Monsters vs the Volcano animations
Drop in and watch some family-friendly short animations inspired by our new exhibition Permian Monsters. The films have been created by London College of Communication animation students.
Free, drop inEvery weekday throughout half term
- 10am - 4.30pm
- See other:
- Events for everyone
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (February Half Term)
Discover the collections that make the Horniman special. Explore real museum objects linked to our new Permian Monsters exhibition. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.
Free, drop inWeekdays during Half Term
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
Art Makers
Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays in term time
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
Art Makers
Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays in term time
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
Art Makers
Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays in term time
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
Art Makers
Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays in term time
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
Home Education Workshop
Exciting, interactive object handling workshops for Home Schooled children aged 8-12 and 11-14 years.
Tickets neededWednesday 18 March, Monday 30 March and Monday 20 July
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
Members' Meet the Fish
Members and Benefactors can enjoy an exclusive visit around the Horniman’s acclaimed Aquarium before it opens to the public.
Exclusive members eventFriday, 27 March 2020
- 9.30am - 10.30am
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Going Live!
Come and celebrate south London's creative talent with performances from local young people.
Free, drop inSaturday, 28 March 2020
- 2.00pm - 4.00pm
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Home Education Workshop
Exciting, interactive object handling workshops for Home Schooled children aged 8-12 and 11-14 years.
Tickets neededWednesday 18 March, Monday 30 March and Monday 20 July
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
Hear it Live!
Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.
Free, drop inEvery Thursday
- 3.30pm - 4pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
Art Makers
Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays in term time
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
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MAKE! Spring Birds
Make some spring art and crafts as part of our bird-themed Easter holiday fun.
Free, drop inTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the Easter Holidays
- 10.30am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for children
- Free events
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Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Easter Holidays)
Discover the collections that make the Horniman special. Take part in fun challenges and touch amazing objects from our collections themed around eggs.
Free, drop inTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the Easter Holidays
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
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MAKE! Spring Birds
Make some spring art and crafts as part of our bird-themed Easter holiday fun.
Free, drop inTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the Easter Holidays
- 10.30am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for children
- Free events
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Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Easter Holidays)
Discover the collections that make the Horniman special. Take part in fun challenges and touch amazing objects from our collections themed around eggs.
Free, drop inTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the Easter Holidays
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
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MAKE! Spring Birds
Make some spring art and crafts as part of our bird-themed Easter holiday fun.
Free, drop inTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the Easter Holidays
- 10.30am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for children
- Free events
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Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Easter Holidays)
Discover the collections that make the Horniman special. Take part in fun challenges and touch amazing objects from our collections themed around eggs.
Free, drop inTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the Easter Holidays
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
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The Secret Garden Storytelling
Join us for some special storytelling by Sandal Sticks Theatre with song and playful puppetry.
Tickets neededFriday 10, Saturday 11, Sunday 12 and Monday 13 April
- 11am - 11.30am
- 12pm - 12.30pm
- 1pm - 1.30pm
- 2.30pm - 3pm
- 3.30pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
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Horniman Easter Fair
Enjoy the Easter weekend at the Horniman with the whole family.
FreeSaturday 11 April and Sunday 12 April 2020
- 10.30am - 4.30pm
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The Secret Garden Storytelling
Join us for some special storytelling by Sandal Sticks Theatre with song and playful puppetry.
Tickets neededFriday 10, Saturday 11, Sunday 12 and Monday 13 April
- 11am - 11.30am
- 12pm - 12.30pm
- 1pm - 1.30pm
- 2.30pm - 3pm
- 3.30pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
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Horniman Easter Fair
Enjoy the Easter weekend at the Horniman with the whole family.
FreeSaturday 11 April and Sunday 12 April 2020
- 10.30am - 4.30pm
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The Secret Garden Storytelling
Join us for some special storytelling by Sandal Sticks Theatre with song and playful puppetry.
Tickets neededFriday 10, Saturday 11, Sunday 12 and Monday 13 April
- 11am - 11.30am
- 12pm - 12.30pm
- 1pm - 1.30pm
- 2.30pm - 3pm
- 3.30pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
The Secret Garden Storytelling
Join us for some special storytelling by Sandal Sticks Theatre with song and playful puppetry.
Tickets neededFriday 10, Saturday 11, Sunday 12 and Monday 13 April
- 11am - 11.30am
- 12pm - 12.30pm
- 1pm - 1.30pm
- 2.30pm - 3pm
- 3.30pm - 4pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
MAKE! Spring Birds
Make some spring art and crafts as part of our bird-themed Easter holiday fun.
Free, drop inTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the Easter Holidays
- 10.30am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for children
- Free events
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Easter Holidays)
Discover the collections that make the Horniman special. Take part in fun challenges and touch amazing objects from our collections themed around eggs.
Free, drop inTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the Easter Holidays
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
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Members' Meet the Dinosaurs
Join us for an exclusive talk in the Horniman’s Natural History Gallery with dinosaur expert Dr Emma Nicholls.
Exclusive members eventWednesday, 15 April 2020
- 9:30am - 10:30am
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MAKE! Spring Birds
Make some spring art and crafts as part of our bird-themed Easter holiday fun.
Free, drop inTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the Easter Holidays
- 10.30am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for children
- Free events
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Easter Holidays)
Discover the collections that make the Horniman special. Take part in fun challenges and touch amazing objects from our collections themed around eggs.
Free, drop inTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the Easter Holidays
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
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Bright and Early: Permian Monsters Relaxed Opening
A relaxed, accessible opening of the Permian Monsters exhibition for families who are unable to visit when the Horniman is busy.
Free but booking neededThursday, 16 April 2020
- 9am - 10am
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MAKE! Spring Birds
Make some spring art and crafts as part of our bird-themed Easter holiday fun.
Free, drop inTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the Easter Holidays
- 10.30am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for children
- Free events
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Easter Holidays)
Discover the collections that make the Horniman special. Take part in fun challenges and touch amazing objects from our collections themed around eggs.
Free, drop inTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the Easter Holidays
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
-
Members' Meet the Animals
From alpacas to pygmy goats, come face to face with the Horniman’s much-loved residents in this Members only event.
Exclusive members eventSelect days between April and September
- 11am - 11:45am
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Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
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Art Makers
Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays in term time
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
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A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
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.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays throughout the year
- 1.30pm - 2.30pm
- 2.45pm - 3.45pm
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
Dawn Chorus Walk
Experience the many bird songs that make up the dawn chorus on an early morning tour of the Horniman Gardens.
Tickets neededSaturday, 2 May 2020
- 5.00am - 7.00am
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Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
Art Makers
Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays in term time
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
Art Makers
Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays in term time
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
Urban Tree Day
Come along to this fun family day celebrating urban trees and find out more about the trees growing in the Horniman gardens.
Free bookingSaturday, 16 May 2020
- 11am - 3.30pm
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Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
Horniman Family Rave with Big Fish Little Fish
Dance outside with your family to the greatest rave music in the world in the beautiful Horniman Gardens – what could be better?
Tickets neededSunday, 17 May 2020
- 2pm - 6pm
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Busy Bees
Join lively sessions for under 5s, including storytelling and songs.
Tickets neededTuesdays during term time
- 10am - 10.30am
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
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.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays throughout the year
- 1.30pm - 2.30pm
- 2.45pm - 3.45pm
-
Art Makers
Explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays in term time
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- See other:
- Family events
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (May Half Term)
join in challenges exploring how we can shape a positive future for ourselves and our planet.
Free, drop inMonday and Friday during May Half Term
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
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MAKE! Save Our Planet
A fun, arty session encouraging children to voice their wishes for our planet’s future.
Free, drop inTuesday and Thursday during May Half Term
- 10.30am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for children
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MAKE! Save Our Planet
A fun, arty session encouraging children to voice their wishes for our planet’s future.
Free, drop inTuesday and Thursday during May Half Term
- 10.30am - 12.30pm
- See other:
- Events for children
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (May Half Term)
join in challenges exploring how we can shape a positive future for ourselves and our planet.
Free, drop inMonday and Friday during May Half Term
- 11am - 12.30pm
- 2pm - 3.30pm
-
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Drop into the Hand on Base and join in fun challenges to explore and touch amazing objects from our collections.
Free, drop inSelected Saturdays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
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.
Tickets neededSelect Saturdays throughout the year
- 1.30pm - 2.30pm
- 2.45pm - 3.45pm
-
Hands on Base: Open for All
Drop into our Hands On Base Gallery and you’ll get a chance to touch and explore things from our collections including masks, musical instruments and shark jaws!
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 11am - 12.30pm
-
A World of Stories
Our popular storytellers bring the collections and Gardens alive with stories from around the world.
Free, drop inSelect Sundays throughout the year
- 2pm - 2.45pm
- 3.15pm - 4pm