Horniman Museum and Gardens - What's On in November

Last chance to support our crowdfunding campaign Thank you to everyone who has already pledged, we’ve been bowled over by your support! There are just 6 days remaining for everyone to be a part of our World Gallery crowdfunding campaign. Don’t miss out on rewards ranging from tote bags to tours – and we have also just released two new benefits of a limited edition print and a behind-the-scenes visit to our store. The campaign ends on 7 November. The World Gallery, opening in June 2018, will celebrate the wonder and complexity of what it means to be human, with 3,000 extraordinary objects from our internationally important Anthropology collection displayed in a transformed gallery space. Donate Now British Wildlife Photography Awards 2017 Opens Saturday 25 November Enjoy a free exhibition of 100 photographs that showcase the beauty and diversity of wildlife in Britain. From action to pattern, the extraordinary images were all taken by talented photographers working in the UK ranging from established professionals to under-12s. Exhibition organised by British Wildlife Photography Awards. Free Future Memories: Youth Late Saturday 18 November, 6.30-9.30pm The Horniman Youth Panel present their annual event for young people. Live music and DJs take over the galleries at an exclusive evening which includes a silent disco with the Walrus, photobooth and more. Come and dive into the past and imagine the future! Find out more. Free. For young people aged 14-19. Butterfly House Open daily, 10am-4pm We’ve welcomed over 30,000 visitors to our Butterfly House since it opened in August and it's been a huge hit on Instagram. Read some of the reviews it's received on our blog, and see a selection of some of our visitors’ photos. Our butterflies are going to sleep earlier now that the clocks have gone back an hour, so please note the change in closing time of 4pm. Book tickets Free for Members and Benefactors. Hear it Live! Tuesday 28 November, 3.30pm Join us in the Music Gallery to hear Dušan Toroman, winner of the 2017 Broadwood-Horniman Harpsichord Competition, play sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti on our 18th-century harpsichord. Free Christmas Market Saturday 7 December, 5.30-9.30pm Enjoy a late night shopping experience with gorgeous gifts, mulled wine, workshops and your favourite festive tunes. The Museum will be filled with stalls and products by local designers and makers, craft breweries, music and dancing. Bring your friends and make an evening of it! Free entry Elsewhere in London Institut français South Ken Kids Festival 13 – 19 November  The South Ken Kids Festival celebrates its 20th birthday this year! Meet glorious authors and illustrators, including festival patron Quentin Blake, Axel Scheffler, Stephanie Blake and François Place, all brought to you by the Institut français in London! Expect a programme packed with live drawing, storytelling, workshops and even digital and BookTubing sessions. southkenkidsfestival.co.uk