Monday 2 January 2017

Horniman Museum and Gardens - What's On in January


The Robot Zoo
Opens Saturday 11 February
How do chameleons change colour? What makes grasshoppers leap so high? Enter the fascinating world of The Robot Zoo and discover larger-than-life animals recreated with familiar machine parts and gadgets, to reveal the inner workings of their real life counterparts.

Book now
Free, unlimited entry for Horniman Members. 
European Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Until 15 January 2017
Don't miss the final weeks of this exhibition of over 80 incredible wildlife images on show in the UK for the first time.

For a fascinating insight into many of the photos on display read our 'About the Art' blog and don't forget to vote for your favourite picture when you visit the exhibition.

Free entry

The European Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest is owned by the GDT-Society of German Photographers.
See baby coral in the Aquarium
In the Aquarium, you can now see some of the baby coral that the Horniman has been successfully breeding as part of the Project Coral research programme.

The Horniman was the first UK institution to cross-fertilise captive-spawned corals as part of pioneering research into coral reproduction. The work of Project Coral will help to save endangered corals and support coral research facilities around the world.

Book tickets for the Aquarium.
Free, unlimited entry for Horniman Members.
Weekend activities for families
From Saturday 7 January

Every weekend, the Horniman has a range of fun and interactive activities for families. On Saturdays get crafty in Art Makers and handle real museum objects in led sessions in the Hands on Base. On Sundays you can enjoy stories from around the world and drop in to the Hands on Base to explore objects that interest you.

Free, except Art Makers (Child £3).
Horniman Members
Become a Horniman Member in 2017 and you’ll receive a whole year of free entry to the Aquarium and exhibitions, invitations to special events and a 10% discount in the Shop. Your membership will also be directly supporting the care of our collections and gardens for many years to come.

Membership starts from just £27 per year.
Find out how to join on our website or email members@horniman.ac.uk.