Horniman Museum

Free museum of the world in Forest Hill, with an overstuffed walrus, an aquarium, and a natural history gallery unchanged in a century.

Visiting Horniman Museum

• Area: South London
• Category: Museums, family
• Entry: free to enter
• Rain exposure: you will stay mostly dry
• How long to allow: 2-4 hours recommended to fully explore

Opening hours

• Mon: 10:00-17:30
• Tue: 10:00-17:30
• Wed: 10:00-17:30
• Thu: 10:00-17:30
• Fri: 10:00-17:30
• Sat: 10:00-17:30
• Sun: 10:00-17:30

Getting there

Check venue for details. Easily accessible by tube

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What to expect

• Permanent collection access
• Educational exhibits
• Audio guide available

Accessibility

Please contact venue for accessibility information

Booking

Free entry - walk-ins welcome during opening hours

Good to know

• A minute or two in the open.
• Free entry - donations welcome
• Allow 2-3 hours to fully explore

Other museums in South London

• Eltham Palace
• Imperial War Museum
• The Cinema Museum
• HMS Belfast Tour
• Black Cultural Archives

More museums across London

• British Museum
• Churchill War Rooms
• Natural History Museum
• Victoria & Albert Museum
• British Library

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