Aquarium

Our 15 exhibits showcase aquatic environments from around the globe, ranging from the British pond to Fijian coral reefs.

Watch South American fish swimming around in the flooded mangrove roots. Nearby see the poison dart frogs and tropical tree frogs.

Get close to a live coral display, learn about our pioneering work – Project Coral – and see reef fish move between and interact with this complex and vibrant habitat. Observe the symbiotic relationship between a clown fish and its host anemone.

Wonder at the bizarre structure and movement of jellyfish, as they journey around their purpose built aquarium

During your visit, you’ll not only get to see amazing animals up close, but also learn about their interesting lives and the places where they live in the wild.

A huge variety of aquatic life can be seen, displaying the massive variation in the body shapes, colours and behaviours of animals in different habitats.

Tickets and Entry

• All visitors, including Members, must have tickets for admission to the Aquarium – we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Members and Benefactors must log in to your account to access free tickets online, after adding tickets to your basket.
• Please book a ticket for every member of your party. Discounts for family group bookings will automatically be applied to your basket. A family of 4 ticket is for up to two adults, and a Family of 3 ticket is one adult. Child tickets are for those aged 3-16 years. Children aged under 3s are free.
• Tickets are for single entry only.
• Educational groups can visit our Aquarium, Butterfly House, and temporary exhibitions at a reduced educational rate.
• Gift Aid prices include an additional voluntary donation of at least 10% to help support the Horniman.
• We have lots more information to help you plan your visit to the Horniman.

Universal Credit entry scheme

To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting the Horniman, our Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price. Tickets are available to purchase both online and in person at the Horniman.

Visitors can purchase up to four £1 tickets per attraction. These tickets are available to those currently receiving one of the following:

• Universal Credit
• Employment and Support Allowance
• Income Support
• Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Personal Independence Payment

You need to bring proof of eligibility with you, either printed or saved on an electronic device. This can be done by logging into your Universal Credit account online or by bringing your proof of benefit letter. To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.