The Horniman Museum and Gardens’ mission is:
The Horniman connects us all with global cultures and the natural environment, encouraging us to shape a positive future for the world we all share.
Press Office Team
Stephanie Hay PR & Media Officer
Monday – Wednesday
Alison McKay PR & Media Officer
Wednesday – Friday
020 8291 8166
Press releases and listings
Download the latest press releases about the Horniman’s work, collections, exhibitions and events below.
For further information about our exhibitions and events or to be added to our distribution lists, please call 020 8291 8166 or email press@horniman.ac.uk
Downloads
2024 press releases
Download our 2024 and 2023 releases below. You can find releases from 2018-2022 further down the page.
If you are looking for an older release, please get in touch.
2023 press releases
Download our 2023 releases below.
Images
You can download a selection of images of the Horniman’s buildings, galleries and Gardens for media use.
Please ensure photographers are credited – credit details are included in file names.
Please contact us if you need images for specific events or exhibitions.
Spokespeople
Many of the Horniman’s curators and experts are available for comment and interview.
They cover topics including marine biology, world cultures, horticulture, the animal world and the history of music making and instruments, as well as the role of museums in mitigating against climate and ecological emergency.
Editorial filming and photography
To arrange editorial filming and photography featuring the Horniman’s work, exhibitions or collections, please complete our enquiry form and send it to press@horniman.ac.uk.
Location filming and photography
Please contact venuehire@horniman.ac.uk or 020 8291 8161 to arrange commercial filming and photography.
Image licensing
Please contact web@horniman.ac.uk to arrange image licensing for non-media use (eg. books, products, etc) of collections images.
Find out more about collections image licensing.
Photography for personal use
Visitors are welcome to photograph and film in the Museum and Gardens on a small scale for personal use. See Plan Your Visit for more information.