Museums · London
Horniman Museum
In or near Shortlands.
Horniman Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
Peter Trimming — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Forest Hill · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Horniman Museum is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Horniman Museum and Gardens offer a variety of exhibits including natural history, anthropology, and musical instruments. Visitors can explore the gardens, the aquarium, and the butterfly house, while enjoying various events and exhibitions throughout the year.
Place summary
The Horniman Museum is located in London, SE23. It is a museum known for its eclectic collections, including anthropology, natural history, and musical instruments. The museum is set in a Victorian building, contributing to its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4410, -0.0610
- District
- Lewisham
- Parish
- Lewisham, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE23 3PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewisham West and East Dulwich
- Phone
- +44 20 8699 1872
- Nearest railway station
- Forest Hill — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Museum: Daily 10am - 5.30pm; closed 24-26 Dec
- Official site
- www.horniman.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: way/210442848 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horniman Museum?
- Horniman Museum is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE23 3PQ), in the parish of Lewisham, unparished area.
- What is Horniman Museum?
- Horniman Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Horniman Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Forest Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE23 3PQ.
- Is Horniman Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Horniman Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Horniman Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Forest Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE23 3PQ.