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Tuesday, 2 July 2024

Horniman Museum and Gardens - What's On in July 2024

 

Plants galore!

Crowds of people and plant stalls spread across the terrace in front of the Horniman's Bandstand.

Horniman Plant Fair

Saturday 6 July, 11am–4pm

Shop for a wide range of plants from 17 small and independent specialist plant nurseries, and enjoy tours of our award-winning Gardens with our wonderful volunteers. This year our talks on the Bandstand are with speakers including Charlotte Harris, RHS Chelsea Gold medallist-winning designer, and Claire Ratinon, organic food grower, author and Guardian Gardening columnist.

Regular free events

A mother and child making some paper craft

Family Craft Saturdays

Every Saturday (except 13 July),
2–4pm

Join our free crafternoon sessions with different themes every week all inspired by our collections and events programme.

Close up of white vintage crockery on a table outside

Horniman Market

Sunday 17 July, 10am–3pm

Browse for pre-loved clothes, books, toys and more at our second-hand market in July. You can also pick up fruit and veg and enjoy delicious street food at our regular Horniman Market taking place at the same time.

Free events for everyone

A group of children following dance moves from an adult

Crossing Borders

Saturday 13 July, 11am–4pm

Enjoy crafting, art, music, dancing and more free activities run by local newly arrived people, celebrating the wonderful richness of our local community.

Letty Stott holding a horn instrument

Hear it Live!

Thursday 11 July, 3.30pm

Letty Stott returns for a captivating performance on the conch shell and tenor horn.

Exhibitions and displays

Two adults looking at tea memorabilia in the Cha, Chai, Tea exhibition

茶, चाय, Tea 

Until Sunday 7 July

It is the last week to catch our free exhibition exploring the many stories of Britain’s national drink. Discover the complex history of tea and how tea is produced today.

Two excited young girls facing a T-rex animatronic

Dinosaur rEvolution

Until 3 November

Which dino features are better – horns, spikes or quills? And how did some dinosaurs survive extinction? 

This fascinating family-friendly exhibition is free for Members and Benefactors.

A woman wearing white feather angel wings, sitting on the bonnet of a green car and looking at a mobile phone

Adolescent Wonderland 

Until Sunday 28 November

A free exhibition of photographs by Naomi Hobson celebrate the energy, love and humour of First Nations young people living in Coen, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia.

Looking ahead to August

A lady in a green coat looking a labels hanging on a tree, whilst a a lady behind her reaches up to look at a label

Horniman Museum Lates

Thursday 1 August, 5.30–9pm

There will be no Late in July, but we look forward to the next evening opening on 1 August. Discounted tickets to the Aquarium and Dinosaur rEvolution exhibition are available.

Visitors enjoying the Music, Jerk 'n Tings event on the terrace by the Bandstand

Music, Jerk 'n Tings

Saturday 10 August, 1–6pm

Join us for a family-friendly day of food and music in the Gardens celebrating Caribbean culture. Queen of Lovers' Rock Janet Kaye returns to perform her biggest hits along with reggae legend Dennis Bovell MBE.

Important information about your visit

Lift out of service

The main Museum lift is currently being replaced and will be out of service until 9 July. During this time we encourage visitors to leave buggies at home, or use the designated parking area outside the Shop. For wheelchair users, or if you have access needs, please speak to one of our Visitor Hosts for assistance to lower floors.

Cafe refurbishment

The Cafe is closed for refurbishment works until late July. Food and drinks are available from kiosks across the Gardens.

Thank you for your patience during these works.

Elsewhere in London

Two men dressed in pirate outfits

Golden Age of Piracy
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 July, 11am–4pm
Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich

Join us for a weekend of living history as the Old Royal Naval College is overrun with pirates! Choose from a range of activities including sword fighting, live period music, a firepower demonstration and much more. The perfect outing for families and history enthusiasts alike. 

A woman with ginger hair is giving a performance in front of children sitting on the floor. The woman is holding a beetle prop on top of a round brown ball, which is on top of a table

Festival of Fairytales
Sunday 11 August, 10am-4pm
Garden Museum

The magical world of the Festival of Fairytales is coming back to the Garden Museum this summer! Explore the magic of growing and creativity at this summer family festival, designed to delight and inspire imagination in children aged 4–10. Enjoy pop-up performers, art and gardening workshops, live storytelling and theatrical performances. Under 4s free.

Head and shoulders of a Black man wearing a black top and jacket and a thick silver chain necklace.

K Trap
Tuesday 10 September
Roundhouse

K-Trap, a South London UK Rap and Drill sensation, known for vivid storytelling and powerful lyrics, just released his debut album "Smile?". Catch this BRIT-nominated, multi-MOBO award winner’s one-off show at Roundhouse—a must-see debut performance!

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