6 Things to See at the Horniman
Explore the world, from global culture to natural wonders, at the Horniman
Grasslands Garden (2020) by Horniman MuseumHorniman Museum and Gardens
The Horniman Museum and Gardens is an inspiring, surprising, family-friendly free museum. We’re also Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022!
Sunken Gardens (2022) by Horniman MuseumHorniman Museum and Gardens
1. The Gardens
Our 16 acres of Gardens contain fields, meadows, and specially designed gardens such as the Grasslands and Sunken Gardens.
There are spaces to sit quietly, to play, and lots of nature to enjoy.
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Jellyfish (2016) by Horniman MuseumHorniman Museum and Gardens
2. Jellyfish
The Horniman jellyfish are bred by us in our Aquarium, and are Pacific Sea Nettles.
They are housed in a special circular tank called a kreisel.
Cloutie Tree in World Gallery (2018) by Horniman Museum and GardensHorniman Museum and Gardens
3. Cloutie Tree
In the British Isles people have tied scraps of fabric to trees near sacred wells or springs, to wish for good luck or wellbeing for thousands of years.
Our Cloutie Tree in the World Gallery has lots of notes from visitors - leave your own message!
Alpacas - Eva and Poppy (2021) by Connie ChurcherHorniman Museum and Gardens
4. Alpacas
The Animal Walk is home to sheep, goats, chickens, and Eva and Poppy the Huacaya alpacas.
Poppy was born at the Horniman, and both of them are very friendly!
Horniman conservatory (1894) by Horniman Museum and GardensHorniman Museum and Gardens
5. Horniman Conservatory
This Grade II listed Victorian Conservatory was originally built at Frederick Horniman's parents home in Croydon.
It came to the Horniman in 1982, and was restored with the help of English Heritage.
These days, it's home to everything from live music gigs to weddings.
6. Walrus
The Walrus has been in the Natural History Gallery of the Horniman since at least the 1930s.
Famed for its size, the Walrus was stuffed by taxidermists who had never seen a wild walrus before, and didn’t know they were supposed to have folds of loose skin.
Walrus in gallery (0) by Horniman Museum and GardensHorniman Museum and Gardens
These days, the Walrus is loved by all of our visitors and even has its own twitter account.
Conservatory sunset (2019) by Horniman MuseumHorniman Museum and Gardens
There's plenty to explore at the Horniman, both in person and online.
