An inspiring, surprising, family-friendly, free Museum and Gardens in south London. The Horniman connects us all with global cultures and the natural environment, encouraging us to shape a positive future.
The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a museum in Forest Hill, London, England. Commissioned in 1898, it opened in 1901 and was designed by Charles Harrison Townsend in the Arts and Crafts style. The museum was founded by Frederick John Horniman, who had inherited his father's tea business, Horniman's Tea, which by 1891 had become the world's largest tea trading business. The museum's collection includes anthropology, natural history, and musical instruments, and is designated for its national importance. The museum also has a large collection of taxidermied animals, including a famous overstuffed walrus. The Horniman Gardens feature a nature trail, a bandstand, and a butterfly house.
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A vast collection of artifacts from around the world, showcasing human cultures and societies.
Includes a wide range of specimens from the natural world, including the famous overstuffed walrus.
An extensive collection of musical instruments from various cultures and historical periods.
Beautifully landscaped gardens featuring a nature trail, bandstand, and butterfly house.
Offers a variety of educational workshops, tours, and activities for all ages.
Engaging activities and events designed for families and children.
Regularly changing exhibitions that explore a wide range of topics and themes.
On-site café offering refreshments and a shop with unique gifts and souvenirs.
Facilities and services designed to ensure accessibility for all visitors.
A calendar full of events, workshops, and special activities throughout the year.
100 London Rd, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ, United Kingdom
Open daily from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Free entry to the museum and gardens; charges may apply for special exhibitions and events
Phone: +44 20 8699 1872, Email: info@horniman.ac.uk
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Opportunities to volunteer in various roles within the museum and gardens
Access to the museum's collections and archives for research purposes
Commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility in operations and programming
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