Horniman Museum and Gardens
Natural History MuseumBotanical GardenButterfly House
All Ages
☀️🌧️ Indoor/Outdoor
Free museum and 16-acre gardens in South London with eclectic collections spanning natural history, musical instruments, and world cultures. Highlights include a famous stuffed walrus, hands-on musical instrument displays, aquarium, butterfly house, animal walk with alpacas and rabbits, and a peaceful Sound Garden with interactive exhibits. Beautiful landscaped gardens offer picnic areas and panoramic views of London.
Practical info
100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQ, UK
All Ages
Free
Open daily 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Plan Your Visit
Accessible
Food & drink
Toilets
Lockers
Pram parking
Insider tip
Booking online in advance is essential for Aquarium and Butterfly House due to timed slots; free buggy parking available at Gallery Square. Forest Hill station (Windrush Line) is about 10-15 minutes walk away.
