Horniman Museum and Gardens - What's on in October

Project Tobong Until Sunday 10 April 2016 A display of striking theatrical portraits of the Ketoprak Tobong Kelana Bakti Budaya, one of the last remaining nomadic theatre troupes in Java. The portraits are the result of a collaborative project by British artist Helen Marshall and Indonesian artist Risang Yuwono. See some of the portraits. Free

October Half Term Monday 26 to Friday 30 October A fun-packed week of fabulous activities from Nature Explorers: Extraordinary Owls and Family Art Fun, to making shadow puppets and storytelling as part of our Big Wednesdayactivities. See all half term events.

Halloween Fair Saturday 31 October & Sunday 1 November 10.30am – 4.30pm Join us for creepy creatures, spooky storytelling, magnificent arts and crafts markets, fiendishly fine food stalls plus lots more. Dress in your favourite Halloween costume and join in the Halloween parades! See the full programme. Free entry

Secret Late Thursday 12 November 6.30 – 9.30pm A night of secrets awaits. Enjoy covert prohibition performances, underground cabaret acts, artist talks about our secret stores, a trail through our hidden Horniman, food, and our prohibition bar.Discover more. Tickets: £5. Over-18s only. Book online.

Animal Kingdom Until Sunday 6 March 2016 See mesmerising natural history images in 3D by artist Jim Naughten including an Atlantic White Spotted Octopus, a Red Faced Spider Monkey (pictured), and a Transparent Chameleon, created by stereoscopic photography. Read more. Free

Plantastic! Final weeks Ends Sunday 1 November It’s your very last chance to visit our popular family exhibition before it closes. Plantastic brings visitors up close to the world of plants on a massive scale from giant seeds to sun-seeking flowers and a huge crawl-through root system. Book now. Members go free.

Horniman Membership The perfect gift for someone special With Christmas approaching why not give some real inspiration this year? The Horniman Membership makes for a thoughtful and creative gift; a gift that not only offers a year of exhibitions, events and special offers but also supports the future of the Museum and Gardens. For more information please contact:members@horniman.ac.uk