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Step in and explore the world from global cultures to natural wonders. An inspiring, surprising, family-friendly, free Museum and Gardens in south London. The Horniman connects us all with global cultures and the natural environment, encouraging us to shape a positive future.
- Plan Your Visit
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- Explore the Collections
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- Schools
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- Venue hire
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- News and Stories
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- Our history
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- Access
Entrance to the Horniman Museum and Gardens is free. There...
- Ticket Information
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- Plan Your Visit
The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a museum in Forest Hill, London, England. Commissioned in 1898, it opened in 1901 and was designed by Charles Harrison Townsend in the Modern Style. [2] It has displays of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments, and is known for its large collection of taxidermied animals.
- 12 March 1973
- 952,954 (2019)
- 1901; 122 years ago
The Horniman Museum and Gardens is Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022! We’ve been open since Victorian times, when Frederick John Horniman first opened his house and extraordinary collection of objects to visitors. Since then, our collection has grown tenfold and includes internationally important collections of Anthropology and Musical ...
We are looking forward to welcoming you back to the Museum on 30 July. Here is the essential information you need to know to enjoy your visit.
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Apr 11, 2022 · The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a cultural gem in the heart of south London, welcoming visitors from the the local community and across the world. Find out more about why it was crowned Art Fund Museum of the Year in 2022. Parent with child in Museum (2022-04-11) by Emli Bendixen and Art Fund Art Fund.