Horniman Museum and Gardens

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

Members' Exclusive: Busy Bees

Join us for Busy Bees, one of the Horniman’s most popular family activities in collaboration with the Horniman Members.

Wednesday 24 May

• 9.45am - 10.15am

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• 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

Nature Explorers: Pond Dipping

Join us to explore nature and wildlife in the pond on the Horniman Nature Trail.

Tuesday, 30 May 2017

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

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

Big Wednesdays: As Dead as a Dodo

Join us for a day of activities inspired by a very famous extinct bird, the Dodo in our Natural History Gallery. Find out about animals that are endangered or on the brink of extinction.

Wednesday, 31 May 2017

• 11am - 3.30pm

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

Nature Explorers: Minibeast Safari

Join us to hunt for minibeasts on the Horniman Nature Trail this Half Term.

Thursday, 1 June 2017

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

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

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

Under the Sea with Arts Network

Join Arts Network in our Hands on Base gallery to explore real things relating to the sea, then help them design and make an underwater world!

Saturday, 17 June 2017

• 11am - 3.30pm

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• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• 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

Horniman Refugee Week 2017

Refugee Week is a UK-wide programme of arts, cultural and educational events that celebrates refugees’ contribution to the UK, promoting a better understanding of why people seek sanctuary.

Saturday, 24 June 2017

• 11am - 4pm

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• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children

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

Members’ Explore India

This event has now been cancelled. Come along to this exclusive Members' session discovering India. Exploring Indian puppets, costume, masks and musical instruments from the Horniman Handling Collection.

Saturday 8 July

• 10.15am - 10.45am

• 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

Tamasha: Indian Summer Garden Party

Bring all the family and your dancing shoes for a big party in our Gardens.

Sunday, 9 July 2017

• 12pm - 5.30pm

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

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

Hear it Live! Indian Summer

Baluji Shrivastav OBE presents music on the dilruba.

Tuesday 25 July

• 3.30pm - 4pm

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• 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

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

Film screening: The Jungle Book

Journey with Mowgli through the jungle to escape the Bengal tiger Shere Khan.

Sunday, 6 August 2017

• 7.15pm - 10.15pm

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• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens
• Film screenings

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

Members’ Explore Carnival

Come along to this exclusive Members' session discovering Carnival. Become immersed in the vibrant sights and sounds by trying on masks and playing instruments from the Horniman Handling Collection. 

Saturday 26 August

• 10.15am - 10.45am

• 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

Hear it Live! Indian Summer

Mehboob Nadeem will introduce and perform on the sitar.

Tuesday 29 August

• 3.30pm - 4pm

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• 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

Horniman Mela

Our glorious Indian Summer concludes with a fun day of performances and activities.

Sunday, 3 September 2017

• 12pm - 6pm

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• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

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

Making Pictures

Making Pictures is a fun workshop inspired by Lisa Stickley's new book My New Room, a light-hearted tale about a girl called Edith that teaches children about the big adventure of moving into a new bedroom.

Saturday, 7 October 2017

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• Family events
• Events for children

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

World Mental Health Day

Take part in activities to explore and promote positive mental wellbeing as part of World Mental Health Day 2017.

Saturday, 14 October 2017

• 11am - 3pm

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• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• 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

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

October Half Term Storytelling

Join our storyteller from Dotted Line Theatre for a collection of riotous stories.

Monday and Tuesday in Half term

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

• See other:
• Events for children

October Half Term Storytelling

Join our storyteller from Dotted Line Theatre for a collection of riotous stories.

Monday and Tuesday in Half term

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

• See other:
• Events for children

Halloween Storytelling

As part of the Halloween Fair, enjoy some spooky Halloween storytelling.

Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October

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

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

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

Halloween Storytelling

As part of the Halloween Fair, enjoy some spooky Halloween storytelling.

Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October

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

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

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

Tea with Santa

Make your Christmas special and have breakfast or afternoon tea with Santa and his elves.

Weekends from 9 - 17 December

• 9.30am - 10.15am
• 10.45am - 11.30am
• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.30pm - 3.15pm
• 3.30pm - 4.15pm

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

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

Human Rights Day

Celebrate Human Rights Day by joining PAN Intercultural Arts and The Horniman Youth Panel for activities exploring what our rights mean to us.

Saturday, 9 December 2017

• 11.30am - 3pm

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• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults

Tea with Santa

Make your Christmas special and have breakfast or afternoon tea with Santa and his elves.

Weekends from 9 - 17 December

• 9.30am - 10.15am
• 10.45am - 11.30am
• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.30pm - 3.15pm
• 3.30pm - 4.15pm

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

Tea with Santa

Make your Christmas special and have breakfast or afternoon tea with Santa and his elves.

Weekends from 9 - 17 December

• 9.30am - 10.15am
• 10.45am - 11.30am
• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.30pm - 3.15pm
• 3.30pm - 4.15pm

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

Horniman Christmas Fair

Enjoy family fun and seasonal shopping at the Christmas Fair.

Saturday 16 December 2017

• 10.30am - 4.30pm

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• Christmas
• Events for everyone
• Family events
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens

Tea with Santa

Make your Christmas special and have breakfast or afternoon tea with Santa and his elves.

Weekends from 9 - 17 December

• 9.30am - 10.15am
• 10.45am - 11.30am
• 1.30pm - 2.15pm
• 2.30pm - 3.15pm
• 3.30pm - 4.15pm

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

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

Carnival Drumming Workshop

Using body music, Brazilian song and percussion, families are plunged into the whirlpool of carnival rhythms.

Monday and Tuesday of 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:
• 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 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

Family Art Fun: February Half Term

Join free and fabulous craft activities this February half-term inspired by our new family exhibition Colour: The Rainbow Revealed. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during Half Term

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Carnival Drumming Workshop

Using body music, Brazilian song and percussion, families are plunged into the whirlpool of carnival rhythms.

Monday and Tuesday of 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:
• 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 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

Family Art Fun: February Half Term

Join free and fabulous craft activities this February half-term inspired by our new family exhibition Colour: The Rainbow Revealed. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during Half Term

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

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

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

Family Art Fun: February Half Term

Join free and fabulous craft activities this February half-term inspired by our new family exhibition Colour: The Rainbow Revealed. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during Half Term

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

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: 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

Family Art Fun: February Half Term

Join free and fabulous craft activities this February half-term inspired by our new family exhibition Colour: The Rainbow Revealed. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during Half Term

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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

A World of Stories

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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

A World of Stories

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

Youth Takeover Family Day

The Horniman Youth Panel take over the Museum for a free day of activities for families inspired by Colour: The Rainbow Revealed.

Saturday, 24 March 2018

• 12pm - 4pm

• See other:
• Events for young people
• 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

Horniman Easter Fair

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

Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April

• 10.30am - 4.30pm

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

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

Horniman Easter Fair

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

Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April

• 10.30am - 4.30pm

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

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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

Family Art Fun: Easter

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities during the Easter holidays inspired by our exhibitions and Gardens. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Select days during the Easter holidays

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• 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

Family Art Fun: Easter

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities during the Easter holidays inspired by our exhibitions and Gardens. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Select days during the Easter holidays

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Minibeast Safari

Join us for mini-beast sessions exploring the nature and wildlife along our Nature Trail. Suitable for children aged 3+.

Thursdays 5 and 12 April, and 31 May

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

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

Friday 6, Monday 9 and Friday 13 April

• 11am - 12.30pm
• 2pm - 3.30pm

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

Family Art Fun: Easter

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities during the Easter holidays inspired by our exhibitions and Gardens. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Select days during the Easter holidays

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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.

Friday 6, Monday 9 and Friday 13 April

• 11am - 12.30pm
• 2pm - 3.30pm

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

Family Art Fun: Easter

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities during the Easter holidays inspired by our exhibitions and Gardens. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Select days during the Easter holidays

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Members' Exclusive: Pond Dipping

Have a go at pond dipping at the Horniman and find an underwater world bursting with life.

Select Tuesdays in summer

• 11.00am - 11.45am

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

Family Art Fun: Easter

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities during the Easter holidays inspired by our exhibitions and Gardens. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Select days during the Easter holidays

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Family Art Fun: Easter

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities during the Easter holidays inspired by our exhibitions and Gardens. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Select days during the Easter holidays

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Minibeast Safari

Join us for mini-beast sessions exploring the nature and wildlife along our Nature Trail. Suitable for children aged 3+.

Thursdays 5 and 12 April, and 31 May

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

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

Friday 6, Monday 9 and Friday 13 April

• 11am - 12.30pm
• 2pm - 3.30pm

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

Family Art Fun: Easter

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities during the Easter holidays inspired by our exhibitions and Gardens. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Select days during the Easter holidays

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

Dawn Chorus Walk

Experience the many bird songs that make up the dawn chorus on an early morning tour of the Horniman Gardens.

Saturday, 5 May 2018

• 5am - 7am

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

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

Members' Exclusive: Meet the Animals

From alpacas to pygmy goats, come face to face with the Horniman’s much-loved residents in this Members only event.

Fridays 18 May, 13 July, and 21 September

• 11.00am - 11:45am

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

Family Art Fun: May Half Term

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities during this May half-term inspired by our exhibitions and Gardens. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in May Half Term

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Members' Exclusive: Pond Dipping

Have a go at pond dipping at the Horniman and find an underwater world bursting with life.

Select Tuesdays in summer

• 11.00am - 11.45am

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

Family Art Fun: May Half Term

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities during this May half-term inspired by our exhibitions and Gardens. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in May Half Term

• 11am - 2.45pm

• 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.

The last Tuesday of every month

• 3.30pm - 4.15pm

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

Big Wednesdays: The Great British Bee Count

Join us for a day celebrating bees. Take part in Friends of the Earth’s Great British Bee Count and join in some family-friendly bee activities.

Wednesday, 30 May 2018

• 10.30am - 3.30pm

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

Family Art Fun: May Half Term

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities during this May half-term inspired by our exhibitions and Gardens. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in May Half Term

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Minibeast Safari

Join us for mini-beast sessions exploring the nature and wildlife along our Nature Trail. Suitable for children aged 3+.

Thursdays 5 and 12 April, and 31 May

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

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children
• 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, 1 June 2018

• 11am - 12.30pm
• 2pm - 3.30pm

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

Family Art Fun: May Half Term

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities during this May half-term inspired by our exhibitions and Gardens. No advance booking, just turn up on the day.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in May Half Term

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

A World of Stories

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

A World of Stories

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

A World of Stories

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

The last Tuesday of every month

• 3.30pm - 4.15pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

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

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

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• Events for young people
• Events for everyone
• Events for children
• Events for adults
• Events in the gardens
• Film screenings

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

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

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

A World of Stories

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

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

Members' Exclusive: Meet the Animals

From alpacas to pygmy goats, come face to face with the Horniman’s much-loved residents in this Members only event.

Fridays 18 May, 13 July, and 21 September

• 11.00am - 11:45am

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

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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)

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

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

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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 free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Tuesdays and Fridays in 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

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

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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 free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer

• 11am - 2.45pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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)

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

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

Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Tuesdays and Fridays in 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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)

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

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

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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 free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer

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

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

Members' Exclusive: Pond Dipping

Have a go at pond dipping at the Horniman and find an underwater world bursting with life.

Select Tuesdays in summer

• 11.00am - 11.45am

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

The last Tuesday of every month

• 3.30pm - 4.15pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

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

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

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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 free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer

• 11am - 2.45pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

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

Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer

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

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

Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Summer Holidays)

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

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

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

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

Hands on Base: Open for All

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

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

A World of Stories

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

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

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

Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Summer Holidays)

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

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

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

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

Family Art Fun

Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer

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

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

Members' Exclusive: Pond Dipping

Have a go at pond dipping at the Horniman and find an underwater world bursting with life.

Select Tuesdays in summer

• 11.00am - 11.45am

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

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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 free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer

• 11am - 2.45pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

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

Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer

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

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

Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers (Summer Holidays)

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

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

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

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

Hands on Base: Open for All

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

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

A World of Stories

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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)

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

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

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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 free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer

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

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

Members' Exclusive: Pond Dipping

Have a go at pond dipping at the Horniman and find an underwater world bursting with life.

Select Tuesdays in summer

• 11.00am - 11.45am

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

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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 free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer

• 11am - 2.45pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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)

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

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

Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Tuesdays and Fridays in 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

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

Hands on Base: Open for All

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

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

A World of Stories

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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)

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

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

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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 free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer

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

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

Members' Exclusive: Pond Dipping

Have a go at pond dipping at the Horniman and find an underwater world bursting with life.

Select Tuesdays in summer

• 11.00am - 11.45am

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

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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 free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer

• 11am - 2.45pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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)

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

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

Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Tuesdays and Fridays in 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

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

Hands on Base: Open for All

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

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

A World of Stories

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

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

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

Plonk Crazy Golf

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

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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 27 August 2018

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

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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 free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer

• 11am - 2.45pm

• See other:
• Family events
• Events for children

Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Tuesdays and Fridays in summer

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

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

The last Tuesday of every month

• 3.30pm - 4.15pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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 free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our new galleries and exhibitions.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Summer

• 11am - 2.45pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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)

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

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

Pond Dipping

Join us for a pond dipping session on the Nature Trail and discover an underwater world.

Tuesdays and Fridays in 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

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

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

A World of Stories

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

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

Hands on Base: Open for All

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 11am - 12.30pm

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

A World of Stories

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

Select Sundays throughout the year

• 2pm - 2.45pm
• 3.15pm - 4pm

• 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.

Open daily except 1 October 2018

• 10am - 4.30pm

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