Horniman Butterfly House
10am-5pm March to October
Last admission 30 minutes before closing. See the website for seasonal opening times. Get up close with hundreds of beautiful butterflies in a tropical indoor garden. The specially-planted habitat is the perfect place to experience free-flying butterflies and discover amazing facts about the life-cycle and behaviour of these fascinating creatures.
Tickets: Adult £6, Child £6, Family (2 adults and 2 children) £15
[includes voluntary 10% Gift Aid donation which supports the work of the Horniman. Standard prices also available.] Book at www.horniman.ac.uk or in person at the Museum.
Horniman Members and Benefactors enjoy free, unlimited visits. Advance booking recommended.
Special Events
Dawn Chorus Walk
Saturday 5 May, 5-7am
Experience the many bird songs that make up the dawn chorus on an early morning tour of the Horniman Gardens. Ornithologist David Darrell-Lambert will help you to identify the birds as you hear them. Hot drink and a pastry included. Suitable for ages 10+. Tickets: Child £5, Adult £8
Under the Sea Late
Thursday 17 May, 6.30-9.30pm
Immerse yourself in all things under the sea as our Aquarium takes centre stage for this special evening event inspired by International Year of the Reef. Part of Museums at Night. Over 18’s. Tickets £5. Check the website www.horniman.ac.uk for ticketing information
May Half Term
28 May-1June
Family Art Fun
Monday 28, Tuesday 29, Thursday 31 May and Friday 1 June
11am, 11.45am, 12.30pm, 1.15pm, 2pm, 2.45pm
Enjoy free craft activities inspired by our exhibitions and Gardens. Suitable for children for aged 3+. Free.
Pond Dipping
Tuesday 29 May
11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
Join us to explore nature and wildlife in the pond on the Horniman Nature Trail. Suitable for children for aged 5+. Tickets: Child £3
Big Wednesday: The Great British Bee Count
Wednesday 30 May
10.30am-3.30pm
We’ll be buzzing with family-friendly bee activities as part of the annual Great British Bee Count initiative. Come and discover all about bees! Free.
Mini-beast Safari
Thursday 31 May
11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
Hunt for mini-beasts in the Horniman Gardens. Suitable for children for aged 3+. Tickets: Child £3
Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers
Friday 1 June
11am, 2pm
Discover the collections that make the Horniman special! Explore and touch things from African masks to sharks jaws in our Hands on Base. Free. Drop in
Please go to www.horniman.ac.uk for information on our regular family events and activities.