The Enchanted Cinema
Sundays 12 and 26 November
Enjoy an interactive cinema experience with your family this winter. Using instruments, hands and voices, help create the soundtrack to much-loved animated films Where the Wild Things Are, My Neighbour Totoro and The Snowman.
Limited tickets available.
Highlights this month
Curl Power Workshop
Sunday 5 November, 11am – 1pm
Join stylist Charlotte Mensah for a curl masterclass perfect for parents and those new to styling. Charlotte will provide tips and advice to manage afro and mixed heritage textured hair and kid’s curls.
Family Craft Saturdays
Every Saturday, 2 – 4pm
Make something crafty at these free and fun sessions run by our wonderful volunteers. This month you can celebrate Mexico’s Day of the Dead, and get creative with tea and autumn leaves.
Music at the Horniman
Hear it Live!
Thursday 9 November, 3.30–4pm
Sonia Gorji, Iranian Santour player and composer, blends Western contemporary music with the rich traditions of Persian classical music.
Free, drop in
Hey Jukebox!
Every Tuesday, 3.30pm
Enjoy a themed, monthly playlist in the Music Gallery every Tuesday afternoon and discover new music to sing and dance to! This month's theme is resistance and protest.
Free, drop in
Tea at the Horniman
Tea Tasting with Khao Suppers
Saturday 11 November, 2-4pm
Join Punam from Khao Suppers for a recipe demonstration and casual tasting of Masala Chai and Karak Chai, featured in the Chá, Chai, Tea exhibition.
Free, drop in
Chá, Chai, Tea exhibition
Until 7 July 2024
Explore the history and enduring significance of tea across the world, from its origins in China to its global popularity, and discover what tea means to communities today.
Free
In conversation with Anna Atkins
© Marie Smith
Digital Artist in Residence
Marie Smith, Digital Artist in Residence, has created a visual response to Anna Atkins’ photography and the cyanotype process that she is known for.
Marie’s cyanotypes feature photos from the Horniman Nature Trail and Gardens, alongside plants and leaves found during her walks.
Explore the Trail
Join Marie Smith for a guided walk along the Horniman’s Nature Trail, featuring spots that inspired their work 'In Conversation with Anna Atkins'. The guided walk is available exclusively on the Bloomberg Connects app.
On the app you can also find special content from our curators and lots of other tours and trails to enhance your experience of the Horniman.
Members and Benefactors Week
13-19 November
To thank our Members and Benefactors for their vital support, this special week includes exclusive offers and extra events. Visit the Butterfly House for a tour with our Animal Manager, Joanne Roberts, and meet the creepy crawlies in our Natural History Collection with curator Chris Hughes.
Find out more about Horniman Membership and how to join on our website.
From our friends
Museum of the Home
Diwali Family Day | Sunday 19 November
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with our friends in Hoxton! The free family Diwali celebrations will see the return of artist PiNS for Patchy Rangoli activities and Bollywood Magic for dance workshops, plus Diya lamp painting and enchanting storytelling for all ages.
Museum of London Docklands
Fashion City | Now open | 6 mins from Canary Wharf | Free for children under 12
Visit an exhibition for the whole family showcasing the craftsmanship of Jewish designers responsible for some of the most recognisable looks of the 20th century, dressing stars such as David Bowie, Mick Jagger and Princess Diana. Adults get 20% off their tickets when booked alongside a child (12-17) ticket.
Science Museum
Turn It Up: The Power of Music | Now open
Explore how music shapes our lives in this new interactive exhibition at the Science Museum. Step into a hands-on musical playground, see the groundbreaking MiMU Gloves used by Ariana Grande and discover weird and wonderful instruments like the Pyrophone, an organ powered by flames!
