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Hours

Mon10:00–17:30
Tue10:00–17:30
Wed10:00–17:30
Thu10:00–17:30
Fri10:00–17:30
SatToday10:00–17:30
Sun10:00–17:30

Address

100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ

Nearest station: Forest Hill

Admission

Free

Aquarium, Butterfly House, and some exhibitions require paid tickets

Accessibility

Step-free access to most of the museum. Gardens have some steep paths. Wheelchairs available free of charge.

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Horniman Museum

Natural HistoryMusicChildrenClosed · Opens 10am

The Horniman is a South London treasure — part natural history museum, part world cultures collection, part musical instrument archive, all wrapped up in a beautiful Art Nouveau building with 16 acres of hillside gardens. The overstuffed walrus is a beloved mascot, the aquarium is surprisingly good, and the hands-on music gallery lets you actually play instruments from around the world. A perfect antidote to the crowded central London museums.

Nearby

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Art22 min walk

National Maritime Museum

MaritimeFree70 min walk

Imperial War Museum

MilitaryFree83 min walk

Tate Britain

ArtFree87 min walk

Visitor Information

Is Horniman Museum free?
Yes, general admission to Horniman Museum is free. Aquarium, Butterfly House, and some exhibitions require paid tickets.
What are the opening hours of Horniman Museum?
Horniman Museum is open Daily 10:00–17:30. Check the museum's website for holiday closures and special hours.
Where is Horniman Museum?
Horniman Museum is located at 100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ, in the Forest Hill area of London. The nearest station is Forest Hill.
Is Horniman Museum accessible?
Step-free access to most of the museum. Gardens have some steep paths. Wheelchairs available free of charge.

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