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Horniman Museum and Gardens

Horniman Museum and Gardens,London Address
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Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London Road
Forest Hill
London
SE23 3PQ
Map and Directions
Horniman Museum and Gardens,London Telephone No.
020 8699 1872
Horniman Museum and Gardens,London Fax. No.
020 8291 5506
Web site
Web site

Send Email
enquiry@horniman.ac.uk
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hours
Museum
Open: Daily 10.30am - 5.30pm
Closed: 24 - 26 December
food
Light Refreshments
parking
Parking Nearby
Children
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Pushchair Access
disabled facilities
Disabled Access
pets
Guide Dogs Allowed
etc
This anthropological museum founded by the tea merchant Frederick Horniman is an excellent place to bring young children for an interactive experience. Includes anthropoligical, natural history and musical instrument displays with educational handling and library collections. Items on show include African wooden masks, head-dresses, Egyptian mummies, Polish stick puppets, Japanese shadow puppets and Punch and Judy. An Aquarium Journey with tank-viewing dens, takes you through different eco-systems for a fascinating glimpse of underwater habitats. The museum also boasts a music room that has over six thousand instruments, many of which are hands-on.
facilities
  • All Weather Attraction
  • Education Pack Available
  • Photography Allowed
  • Picnic Areas
directions
BR: Forest Hill