Horniman Museum and Gardens
Fee required
Cafe
Wheelchair accessible
A Victorian natural history and ethnographic museum with wonderful turn-of-the-century, science-book-esque evolution displays.

šŸ“œ Victorian natural history and ethnographic museum in London.
šŸ” Features global cultures, natural wonders, and musical instruments.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Explore diverse collections: anthropology, natural history, musical instruments
šŸŒ³ Beautifully maintained gardens with unique features like a fern garden and petting zoo
šŸ  Aquarium with live jellyfish, seahorses, stingrays, and tropical fish
šŸŽØ Architectural treasure with ornate clock tower and Greco-Roman mural

Why Avoid

šŸš§ Natural History Gallery closed until early 2027 for refurbishment
āš ļø Some garden paths are steep and can be unsuitable for wheelchairs/unstable feet in wet/frosty weather
šŸ„¾ Nature Trail uneven and muddy, not suitable for wheelchairs/unstable feet

šŸ’” Tips

šŸŽŸļø Book Aquarium/Butterfly House tickets in advance, especially during school holidays
šŸšŒ Consider public transport; museum is a 5-10 minute walk from Forest Hill station
šŸ• Dogs allowed in gardens on leads, but not on Nature Trail or during events

šŸ’° Cost

Museum and Gardens free. Aquarium: Ā£2ā€“Ā£16.20, Butterfly House: Ā£2ā€“Ā£28.60. Membership available.

šŸ•’ Hours

Museum: 10am-5:30pm daily. Gardens: 7:15am-4:20pm daily (8am Sundays/Bank Holidays). Closed 25 Dec.

šŸš» Toilets

Accessible toilets available, baby changing facilities. Inclusive toilets in Museum, Gardens, Cafe.

šŸ“¶ WiFi

Free WiFi in Museum and parts of Gardens, signal can be intermittent.

šŸ”’ Lockers

Self-service lockers available via Cafe (requires Ā£1 coin). Currently out of service.

Last updated 7 days ago

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