Showing posts with label Horniman Museum and Gardens. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Horniman Museum and Gardens. Show all posts

Thursday, 3 April 2025

Horniman Museum and Gardens - What's On in April

The Mantis Muse

The Mantis Muse © Alun Callender

8 – 21 April
Horniman Conservatory
Free entry

We're thrilled to be hosting the first public display of The Mantis Muse, a giant sculpture of a praying mantis by Turner-nominated artist David Shrigley. The three-metre steel and fibreglass sculpture with a moving head was created by Shrigley to emphasise the importance of art in education and to engage young people with art and creativity.

Join one of our Mantis Muse events in the Conservatory and spark your own creativity.

The Mantis Muse Events

Drawing and colouring

8, 11-13 and 17-21 April

Take part in free, drop-in colouring activities or take inspiration and sketch your own still life drawings of Maxine, the giant praying mantis.

Stories and crafts

9 and 15 April

Join us for a special tale about a music-loving praying mantis and then create your own mantis mask inspired by the story.

Family Yoga

10 and 16 April

Explore what it might be like to be a praying mantis in a fun family yoga session! Suitable for ages 4-6.

Screen printing

14 and 19 April

Make your very own souvenir inspired by The Mantis Muse sculpture. Suitable for ages 8+.

Music at the Horniman

Horniman Museum Late

Thursday 3 April, 5.30-9pm

Be transported by Gabriel ‘Sekuru’ Makamanzi’s new mbira compositions and experience the spirit of Zimbabwe brought to life through music, film, storytelling and interactive workshops. Plus enjoy the Horniman's galleries and exhibitions and food and drink in the Cafe.

Hear it Live!

Thursday 10 April, 3.30-4pm

British-Egyptian singer Laila Samy will bring the rich sounds of traditional Egyptian and Egyptian Coptic music to the Horniman, to mark the opening of the display !كل العیون علیھا / All Eyes on Her! Laila will be accompanied by Tarek Elazhary on the oud.

Exhibitions and Displays

The Robot Zoo

Now open

How do chameleons change colour? What makes grasshoppers leap so high? Enter the fascinating world of The Robot Zoo and discover the amazing abilities of animals.

Free for Members and Benefactors.

!كل العیون علیھا / All Eyes on Her!

Opens 4 April 2025

Egyptian women take centre stage in a new free display in the World Gallery. !كل العیون علیھا / All Eyes on Her! honours the everyday activism of Egyptian women, reclaiming their heritage, position in public and role in revolutions, past and present.

Spring events and activities

The Enchanted Cinema: Ghibli's Forest

5 and 6 April

Help create the sound effects to a selection of favourite Studio Ghibli films in this brand-new interactive show from The Enchanted Cinema.

Family Craft Saturdays

Every Saturday (except 19 April)

Make some nature binoculars to spot spring wildlife or a collage of Earth to celebrate World Earth Day in these free crafty sessions.

Horniman Spring Fair

Saturday 19 April

Join us for seasonal fun and games at the annual Spring Fair. Enjoy live music, circus skills, fete games, crafts, bubbles and lots more in our blossom-filled Gardens.

In the Gardens

Members' and Benefactors' Spring Garden Tour

Wednesday 9 April

An exclusive Gardens tour for Members and Benefactors with our Head of Horticulture Errol Fernandes. Discover how Errol and his team keep the Gardens sustainable and looking beautiful throughout the year.

Not a member yet? Sign up on our website.

Second-hand Sunday at the Horniman Market

Sunday 13 April

Find pre-loved clothing, accessories, games, books and more at our Second-hand Sunday event taking place alongside our weekly Market on the Bandstand Terrace.

Elsewhere in London

London Museum Docklands

Secrets of the Thames

Opens 4 April

Unearth fascinating objects and stories from London’s past in Secrets of the Thames: Mudlarking London’s lost treasures, the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to mudlarking

Cutty Sark

Easter Egg Trail

18 – 21 April

Cutty Sark’s chickens have gotten loose and laid eggs around the ship – can you find them all? Solve the secret nautical code and claim a chocolatey reward in this fun-filled Easter egg trail for the whole family.

Monday, 2 December 2024

Horniman Museum and Gardens - What's On in December

Festive treats and gifts

Horniman Market Seasonal Special

Sunday 8 December, 10am-3pm

We are hosting extra stalls full of delicious festive food and treats, and you'll also find handmade gifts from local designers and makers, all in addition to our regular providers selling your weekly essentials.

Winner of Best Market at the Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards 2024

Please note the Horniman Market will be closed on 29 December and 5 January for the festive period.

Free events

Family Craft Saturdays

Saturday 7 and 14 December, 2-4pm

Make and decorate wintry ornaments to take home in these fun craft sessions.

Hear it Live!

Thursday 12 December, 3.30-4pm

Enjoy an acoustic performance of Afrobeats and Amapiano by members of the Love and Afrobeats Orchestra.

Free displays

© HUMAN TAKES FLIGHT® by Oreoluwa Ayoade

Out of Context

Opens 6 December 2024

Photographs, illustrations and AI-generated images by contemporary West African and diaspora artists explore the evolving perceptions of West African cultural practice.

Out of Context is curated by Yellowzine - a London-based collective that celebrates and amplifies the work of Black, Asian, and ethnic minority artists.

The Great Kingdom of Benin

Now open

This new permanent display highlights the rich history of the Kingdom, centred around Benin City in modern day Edo State in southern Nigeria. It features new artworks by school pupils in Benin City and Edo artists including a bronze sculpture, film and soundscape, and 24 objects on loan from the National Commission for Museums and Monuments in Nigeria.

Celebrating our Members and Benefactors

Members' and Benefactors' Week

2-8 December 2024

We are celebrating our amazing supporters with special events, an extra discount in all Horniman shops, and a prize draw to win a stuffed walrus toy if you buy a Gift Membership (we’ll send one to the Gift recipient as well!).

The support of Horniman Members and Benefactors makes a big difference in helping us continue to care for our collections and Gardens. In return Members enjoy a year of discovery and inspiration, with free and unlimited entry to our Aquarium, Butterfly House and temporary exhibitions.

Not a Member yet? Join today!

Seasonal updates

Seasonal Opening Times

The Museum, Café and Butterfly House are open every day except 24-26 December. Please see our website for up-to-date opening times.

For winter walks, the Gardens are open until 4.20pm for the rest of the year and will only be closed on Christmas Day.

We wish you a happy and peaceful festive period with your loved ones.

Plan your visit

The Enchanted Cinema

3, 4 and 5 January 2025

Tickets are now available for the rescheduled January performances of The Enchanted Cinema.

Enjoy a fun interactive cinema experience with your family using instruments, hands and voices to create the sound effects to well-loved animated films.

Limited tickets available.

Explore more

Natural History Pop-up

Now open

A fresh look at a few familiar and unique specimens from the Horniman’s much-loved natural history collection, highlighting the amazing diversity of life on Earth. Also, look out for a selection of songbirds and seashells in the Music Gallery.

Free digital guide

Discover something new about the Horniman with our free digital guide, available on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app.

Go behind-the-scenes with our curators, enjoy tours and trails around the Museum and Gardens plus more.

Download Bloomberg Connects

Tuesday, 2 July 2024

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

Plants galore!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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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