Museums & Galleries · London
Horniman Museum
📍 SE23 3PQ
Photo: horniman.ac.uk
- Aquarium with Voyage to the Deep underwater adventure exhibition
- Butterfly House to visit
- Gardens with Nature Trail, ponds and Bee Garden
- Meeting Mohini photography display on Hindu festival
- Cafes and kiosks serving coffee and pastries
The Horniman Museum and Gardens in Lewisham is a free-to-visit museum with paid extras including an Aquarium and Butterfly House, set within extensive Gardens that include a Nature Trail, ponds and Bee Garden. Current highlights include the Voyage to the Deep aquarium exhibition and the Meeting Mohini photography display, though the Natural History Gallery is temporarily closed for refurbishment. Cafes and kiosks on site serve coffee and pastries, making it an easy stop for families or anyone interested in natural history, culture and wildlife. It's well placed for a visit from nearby accommodation, being just 0.4 miles from Forest Hill station, with 249 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays for those wanting to make a longer trip of it.
Practical details
- Open
- Museum open 10am to 5.30pm
- Booking
- Museum and Gardens are free to visit, with a charge for some attractions and events
- Accessibility
- Natural History Gallery currently closed for refurbishment
From the attraction's own website on 18 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Playground
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ WiFi
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✓ Centrally located on Lewisham High Street with fast links to Central London
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🚆 Or come by train
- Forest Hill 0.4 miles
- Honor Oak Park 0.9 miles
- Sydenham 1 miles
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