Dear Dominic
This month, get close up to some curious creatures, tee-off from the Clocktower with the return of minigolf and visit the Museum after hours in our first Late.
Family activities
Habitat Heroes with Wild Fangs
Monday 8 April
Get up close and personal with some curious creatures. Learn fun facts about the animals including the important role they play in their natural habitats.
Family Craft Saturdays
Every Saturday, 2-4pm
Make some nature-inspired craft this month including a suncatcher and flower craft using handprints. These free fun sessions are run by our wonderful volunteers.
Baboo the Unusual Bee
Sunday 21 April
Celebrate Earth Day with Baboo the Unusual Bee. Join author Lliana Bird, illustrator Aysha Tengiz and glamorous drag queen Glitzy Von Jagger for storytelling and friendship flower making.
After hours at the Horniman
Horniman Museum Lates
First Thursday of every month from 4 April, 5.30-9pm
Experience the Museum after hours at the Horniman's monthly Lates. Enjoy our galleries and current exhibitions as well as discounted Aquarium and Dinosaur rEvolution tickets. April's Late includes a Cantonese tour of our 茶,चाय, Tea (Chá, Chai, Tea) exhibition.
Exhibitions
Dinosaur rEvolution
Now open
How did some dinosaurs survive extinction? And which dino features are better – horns, spikes or quills?
Visit our family-friendly exhibition and discover what dinosaurs really looked like. Featuring large animatronic models, fossil skeleton and skull casts, drawing stations and dressing up.
茶, चाय, Tea (Chá, Chai, Tea)
Until 7 July 2024
Explore the history and enduring significance of tea across the world in this free exhibition.
Discover the origins of tea-drinking culture, how tea is produced from the people who work on the plantations and different tea recipes.
Regular free events
Hear it Live!
Thursday 11 April, 3.30-4pm
Enjoy a performance by Kate Semmens (soprano) and Steven Devine who plays the virginals and harpsichord from our Music Gallery collection.
Tea Tasting with Ayeeyo’s Blends
Sunday 14 April, 11am-3pm
Drop in to the Conservatory to enjoy Somali tea with Ayeeyo’s Blends, and learn more about tea culture in Africa.
In the Gardens
From April our Gardens are open for walks until 7.30pm, except the Nature Trail which closes earlier at 4pm.
Mini Golf by UrbanCrazy
Open daily during school holidays, weekends and bank holidays
Show off your putting skills on the nine-hole mini golf course. Tee-off from the Clocktower, putt past the Walrus, and try for a birdie at the Butterfly House!
Perfect fun for families and with adapted putters for wheelchair users.
Nature Trail
Explore a wild, woodland environment on the Horniman's Nature Trail. Featuring a wide variety of plants and wildlife that depend on each other for survival, the Nature Trail is carefully managed by our Gardens team.
Watch a video about the Nature Trail with our Head of Horticulture on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app.
125th Anniversary Appeal
With the Natural History Gallery now closed we are counting down to the redisplayed space opening in 2026. This will coincide with the 125th anniversary of the opening of the Horniman Museum. We would love you to join us in celebrating our 125th birthday and to be part of an exciting future for the Horniman.
