 | We hope you and your loved ones are keeping safe and well, and are able to enjoy a new year of hope and happiness.
January is upon us and whilst the days might be short and grey, you can still find pockets of colour and joy in our Gardens which are open for exercise and wellbeing. Please continue to follow distancing and safety guidance when you visit.
The Gardens are open daily from 7.15am (8am on Sundays) until 4.20pm. More Gardens information can be found on our website.
The Museum, Animal Walk and Butterfly House remain closed. |
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Café Kiosks
The Café Kiosk on the Bandstand Terrace is open daily, 9am – 4pm, for sandwiches, snacks and hot and cold drinks to take away. In addition, delicious crepes are available from the Café Terrance Kiosk on weekends between 10am and 4pm.
Find out more about eating and drinking at the Horniman |
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From Birth till Death: Scrolled Life Stories
Explore this new exhibition online, and discover life stories in a dramatic installation of painted papyrus scrolls.
Go on a walking tour with lead artist R.M. Sanchez-Camus, see the hanging scrolls in detail, watch a contemplative animation and listen to the exhibition's soundscape.
You can also create your own life scroll at home using the activity sheet on the website.
Explore the From Birth till Death exhibition online. |
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Sardinian Sun-seekers on the Nature Trail
In our latest blog, gardener Daniel Harwood tells us about the winter heliotrope - a pinkish flower that can be found on the Horniman Nature Trail in January. Originally from North Africa and Sardinia, the winter heliotrope was popular with Victorian gardeners and planted in damp and shady places to provide year-round ground cover.
Read Daniel’s blog to find out about the winter heliotrope flower. |
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Artist Residency opportunity: Decolonising Natural History
Application deadline 5 February 2021
In partnership with Delfina Foundation, we are offering a three-month residency opportunity for a UK-based artist to engage with our Natural History collection and its historical narratives, and to produce a new commission.
The opportunity includes access to our Natural History collections, relevant support from the Horniman, a production budget, and access to workspace at the Delfina Foundation.
Visit our website for more information about the Artist Residency and how to apply. |
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Later in 2021
Monkey Business will be a major new exhibition showcasing over 60 extraordinary taxidermy specimens exploring the wonderful world of primates. Read more about Monkey Business.
Headlining 2021 at the Horniman will be the 696 project which celebrates the cutting-edge of south London's music scene and includes performances, an exhibition and new projects by five Resident Artists. Read more about 696. |
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