The Horniman, through its collections and related exhibitions and events, seeks to encourage a wider appreciation of the World, its peoples and their cultures, and its environments.

Museum
Daily 10.30am - 5.30pm except 24 - 26 December

Gardens
Monday - Saturday 7.30am - sunset and Sunday 8am - sunset except 25 December

Library
Please note, the library is now closed until 24 September 2008.
From May 1st 2008 the Horniman Library is changing to an appointment system so that it can better anticipate your information needs. Please visit the library page for further details.

Phone

020 8699 1872

Entrance to the Museum and Gardens is FREE. A charge is made for some major temporary exhibitions.

Facilities and access

The Museum and Gardens are both wheelchair and pushchair friendly with accessible toilets. A lift gives access to all the exhibition areas. Baby changing facilities are available in Gallery Square.

By bus
176, 185, 197, 356, P4 (Stop outside the Museum and Gardens)
122, 363, P13 (Stop nearby)
  Buses from Forest Hill - Transport for London map (PDF)

By train
The Museum is signposted from Forest Hill station takes around five to ten minutes to walk.
Forest Hill station is well served by trains from Central London, Croydon and Surrey. Direct train services run from London Bridge (approx every ten minutes, journey time 13 minutes) linking with the Northern and Jubilee lines, London Victoria linking with the Victoria, Circle and District lines, New Cross Gate linking with the East London line, East Croydon, West Croydon, Sutton, Purley and Caterham.
National Rail Enquiries - for details of train times

Limited on site car parking is available for disabled visitors - call 020 8699 1872 for more details.