The Horniman Museum

Museum London, England, United Kingdom
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What to expect

The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a museum in Forest Hill, London, England, that showcases a collection of anthropology, natural history, and musical instruments. The museum has a large collection of taxidermied animals and is known for its interactive exhibits. It is set in 16 acres of gardens, which include a Grade II listed conservatory, a bandstand, and a Butterfly House. The museum is family-friendly and offers various activities and events for visitors of all ages. It has been recognized as the Art Fund's Museum of the Year in 2022 and is a non-departmental public body of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Horniman Museum, which is located in the South East of London, and includes outdoor areas stretching over 16 acres. We enjoyed the nature trail, the interactive exhibits, and the butterfly garden

Highlights: The kids loved the Horniman Museum, especially the butterfly garden, the nature trail, and the interactive exhibits. They also had a great time at the free farm and the aquarium ✨