Plan Your Visit - Horniman Museum and Gardens
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Plan Your Visit - Horniman Museum and Gardens
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Museum opening times
The Museum is open daily, from 10am - 5.30pm
The Butterfly House is open from 10.30am - 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Cafe opening times
The Cafe is open from 9am - 5pm daily. The Bandstand Kiosk is open Sundays and holidays, 10am – 4pm (weather permitting)
Gardens opening hours
The Gardens are open daily, from 7.15am (or 8am Sunday and Bank Holidays) until 7.30pm
We hope you will enjoy your visit to the Horniman. We've included lots of information here to help you make the most of your visit.
The Museum and Gardens are open, and free to visit.
There is a charge for the Aquarium, Butterfly House, Voyage to the Deep, and some events.
We recommend booking your tickets for these attractions in advance to avoid disappointment.
Please note:
for the Nature + Love project
the Natural History Gallery will be closed until early 2027
, and some areas of the Gardens may be closed and visitor routes changed. Please follow signage onsite and be aware of increased vehicle traffic.
We encourage using public transport or active travel (walking or cycling) to come to the Horniman, to reduce emissions and benefit the environment. We are a five- to 10-minute walk from Forest Hill station and very well served by local buses. See the bottom of the page for
full travel information
.
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Aquarium, Butterfly House and Voyage to the Deep
Visitors must book a ticket for admission to the
Aquarium,
the
Butterfly House
and
Voyage to the Deep
.
Members and Benefactors go free by showing their card but are asked to book a ticket in advance for the Butterfly House. To guarantee a time slot of your choice, Members can
book tickets online in advance by logging into their account.
Children under three may visit free of charge, and access companions accompanying visitors with disability access requirements get free admission, but you must book into a timeslot. There are discounts when visiting as a family which will be automatically applied to your basket.
During busy times (like school holidays) we recommend Members and Benefactors book their tickets in advance to avoid having to wait until the next available time slot.
Maps of the Museum and Gardens
Download our Museum floorplan and the Gardens map to help you plan your visit (PDFs)
Museum floorplan
Gardens map
Access
The Museum and Gardens are both wheelchair friendly with accessible toilets. Buggy parking is available in Gallery Square. Please note that all items are left at their owner’s risk.
Different galleries have different accessible elements – tactile maps, torches and large print guides, to name a few. You can check what is available in each gallery on each gallery page on the right hand side.
The Gardens have tarmac or concrete paths throughout. Some of the paths are very steep and on wet or frosty days may not be suitable for wheelchair users or anyone who is unstable on their feet.
The ground on the Nature Trail is uneven and can be muddy in rainy weather, so is not suitable for wheelchair users or anyone unstable on their feet.
Find out more about
access at the Horniman
.
Cost of a Visit
You can find ticket prices on each individual
event or exhibition page
, or see ticket ranges below.
Aquarium
: £2–£16.80
Butterfly House
: £2–£28.60
Voyage to the Dee
p: £2–£30
Membership
: £42–£99
You can
find the full menu
on our website or see ticket ranges below.
Hot drinks: £3.25–£6.50
Breakfast: £7.30–£11.40
Mains: £13–£15.50
Kids meals: £6–£8.40
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Universal Credit entry scheme - Aquarium, Butterfly House and Voyage to the Deep
To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting the Horniman, our Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price. Universal Credit tickets for all attractions are available to purchase at the Ticket Desk, and they are also available online for the Aquarium, Butterfly House and Voyage to the Deep.
Visitors can purchase up to four tickets per attraction, with prices from £2. These tickets are available to those currently receiving one of the following:
Universal Credit
Employment and Support Allowance
Income Support
Jobseeker’s Allowance
Personal Independence Payment
You will need to bring proof of eligibility with you, either printed or saved on an electronic device. This can either be done by logging into your
Universal Credit account
online or by bringing your
proof of benefit letter
. To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.
After Your Visit and data
After your visit, all ticket bookers will be emailed a survey to provide feedback on their experience at the Horniman.
All personal data will be held securely and managed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation. It will not be passed on to any third parties unless explicitly stated. Full details are available in our
privacy policy
.
Support for the Horniman
The Horniman is a charity.
We have put in place cost-saving measures, but are still expecting a deficit of over £500k this year, and a shortfall for years to come.
We are asking for your help and there has never been a more important time to support the Horniman.
Please make a donation when you visit, on one of our contactless donation points, or
donate online
Toilets
Toilets are located off Gallery Square downstairs, and they are wheelchair accessible.
Baby changing facilities are available in these toilets.
There are also toilet facilities in the Gardens, near the Bandstand.
The toilets by the Cafe are open to Cafe and Museum visitors.
There are inclusive toilets available in the Museum, Gardens and Café.
The Museum does not provide hoists or adult changing facilities.
Baby Change and Feeding
Baby changing facilities are available in both of the toilets in Gallery Square.
Breastfeeding is welcome everywhere at the Horniman, but if you would prefer a private space, feel free to use the Breastfeeding Room located off Gallery Square.
Please speak to one of the Visitor Hosts who can help direct you to a quiet space if this is busy.
Assistance Dogs and Dogs in the Gardens
Dogs are allowed in our Gardens, but must be kept on leads. They are not allowed on the Nature Trail.
Dogs can be released from their leads in the
Meadow Field
.
Please be mindful of other visitors.
Dogs must be kept on leads during events in the Gardens (concerts, performances, etc.) including the Horniman Market on Sundays.
Assistance dogs are welcome in the Museum.
Read about dogs in our Gardens in our
By-Laws
High winds
During high winds, it may be necessary to close the Gardens and Nature Trail at short notice, for the safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers. During very windy days it is advisable to check that the Gardens are open before your visit.
If the Avenue in the Gardens is closed due to high winds, the Museum will also close. In these circumstances, ticket holders will be refunded.
Lockers
Self-service lockers are available via the Cafe. Please note, you will need a £1 coin (which is refundable). There are limited cloakroom and locker facilities, please only bring coats and bags that you can carry comfortably throughout your visit.
Please note that our lockers are currently out of service while improvements are made.
Buggy parking is available in Gallery Square and next to the Butterfly House. Please note that all items are left at their owner’s risk.
Wheelchair Hire
We have three wheelchairs that can be borrowed, free of charge, if you require one during your visit.
The wheelchairs will be sanitised after use.
Please ask at the Ticket Desk.
WiFi
We aim to provide free WiFi throughout the Museum and parts of the Gardens, but access and signal strength can be intermittent in some areas.
Please download online tickets to your mobile device in advance. When available, please choose ‘Horniman Public Wi-Fi’.
Read the Horniman
WiFi Terms of Use
.
Eating and Drinking
Horniman Cafe
– 9am – 5pm, daily
Bandstand kiosk
– 10am – 4pm, weekends and holidays (weather dependent)
The Cafe is open with a fresh and delicious range of snacks, treats and food and drink to enjoy in the Cafe or to take away.
The Cafe is only accessible from the terrace outside the Museum.
Seating around the Cafe Terrace, Conservatory or Conservatory Terrace is for Cafe customers only.
You are welcome to consume takeaways from our Cafe, kiosks, as well as packed lunches and picnics, in the Gardens. The Dutch Barn is open daily for picnicking in rainy weather – it is located opposite the Bandstand in the Gardens.
The toilets available for visitors to the Cafe and Cafe kiosk are those to the right of the counter or the Gardens toilets.
Please use contactless payment if you can.
Find out more about
food and drink at the Horniman
.
Please note, food cannot be consumed anywhere inside the Museum because it attracts pests, which can damage our exhibits.
National Art Pass and NMDC reciprocal free admission
National Art Pass holders
(Art Fund members) and museum colleagues entitled to reciprocal free admission can visit the temporary exhibition and Aquarium for free.
Art Pass holders can book their free ticket online, and show their Art Pass on arrival to receive their free ticket.
Visitors who receive NMDC reciprocal free admission will need to present their work ID at the ticket desk to receive their free ticket.
Please note, access to the Butterfly House is not included
and availability for the Aquarium is limited.
Lost Property
If you think you have lost property at the Horniman, either call us on 020 8699 1872 option 3 or e-mail
enquiry@horniman.ac.uk
Photography and Filming
We welcome your photography and filming at the Horniman for personal, non-commercial use. Please refrain from using a tripod, monopod or supplementary lighting. Flash photography is not permitted. These can damage the objects and the cases that they are housed in.
Monopods and selfie sticks are permitted in the Gardens for personal photography.
If you would like to conduct commercial photography or filming at the Museum or Gardens, or feature any of our collections commercially or for any other purpose please contact our Venue Hire team –
venuehire@horniman.ac.uk
. All commercial filming and photography enquiries must go through them.
If you are a journalist or have an editorial photography question, please contact the Press Team –
press@horniman.ac.uk
If you would like to obtain digital images of the collections for use in your research or publications, we may be able to help.
Visit our
Images and Media page
to find out more and apply for Reproduction Rights
.
The Horniman is a charity so income gained through commercial activity goes back into running the Horniman.
Sketching
We love to see people sketching and drawing in the Horniman. If possible, please avoid sitting to sketch in one place for long periods if sketching in the Museum, as this makes the area inaccessible to others.
We would prefer if you used pencils in the Museum, as these are less likely to cause damage to the displays and collections.
Sharing
We love to see the results of photography and sketching in our galleries, as well as artwork inspired by Horniman visits. You can
view a selection of our favourite pieces shared by visitors on Pinterest
.
If you’re choosing to share your Horniman visit or any sketches, don’t forget to tag us on
Instagram
,
TikTok
or
Facebook
, be sure to use the #horniman hashtag.
Around the Horniman
Discover what you can see and do on your day out to the Horniman, from strolling around our Gardens to getting up close with marine life in our Aquarium.
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Ticket Information
The Horniman Museum and Gardens are free to enter. There is a charge to visit the Aquarium, Butterfly House and our temporary exhibitions.
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Horniman Museum & Gardens
100 London Road
Forest Hill
London SE23 3PQ
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By Bus
By bicycle
By Car
Accessible parking
By train / London Overground
The Horniman is a five to ten minute walk from Forest Hill station and is signposted from the platform 1 exit (towards London Road, not Perry Vale). Please be aware this walk is uphill, although there are several bus services which stop at both the station and Museum.
Forest Hill is on the Windrush line between Highbury and Islington and West Croydon / Crystal Palace / Clapham Junction line which offers a high frequency service from North, East and South London.
The station is also well served by trains from Central London, Croydon and Surrey. Direct train services run from
London Bridge (approx every half an hour, journey time 20 minutes) linking with the Northern and Jubilee lines, and London Victoria linking with the Victoria, Circle and District lines, East Croydon, West Croydon, Sutton, Purley and Caterham.
Please use the Journey Planner to the right or visit
TFL Journey Planner
or
National Rail Enquiries
.
By Bus
We are very well served by local bus services, and there are direct buses to the Horniman from around south London, including Brixton (P4), Catford (185), East Croydon (197), Lewisham (185/P4) and Peckham (197/363).
You can even reach us by direct bus from central London (route 176) and Victoria (185).
Closest bus stops
176, 185, 197, 356, P4 - stop outside the Museum and Gardens on London Road.
122 - stops on Dartmouth Road.
P13 - stops on Underhill Road.
363 - stops on Sydenham Hill Road.
See the route from Forest Hill Station by bus.
By Bicycle
There are bicycle racks on the Avenue, near the main entrance on London Road, and by the Butterfly House, just inside the Horniman Drive gate. The Avenue bike racks are more suitable for cargo bikes/trailers.
If you are traveling through the Gardens with your bike or eScooter, please dismount and walk your bike or scooter through, for the safety of our visitors.
By Car
We encourage the use of public transport or active travel (walking or cycling) to come to the Horniman, to reduce emissions and benefit the environment.
We have no onsite parking, other than limited parking for Blue Badge holders.
A pay-and-display car park is available locally behind Sainsbury’s, and there are two pay-and-display car parks at Forest Hill station (one at the front, one at the back).
Please avoid parking on private roads. For coaches, there is a drop off point outside the Museum near to the Clocktower.
If you are looking for the closest electric charging points to the Horniman, there are charging bays on Wood Vale and behind Forest Hill Station on Perry Vale. You can find details about more charging point on maps like
London.gov.uk
,
Autotrader
and
Zap Map
.
Accessible Parking
Limited on-site car parking is available for disabled visitors.
Call 020 8699 1872 for more details and have a look at the information on our
access page
.
Membership
Become a Member of the Horniman and enjoy a year of inspiration, surprise and enjoyment at our wonderful Museum and Gardens.
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Access
Welcome to the Horniman! We have lots of information to help you plan your visit and know what to expect in advance.
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Get in Touch
If you have any questions or comments about your visit, get in touch – we’re happy to help.
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Food and drink
Find out everything you need to know about food and drink at the Horniman, from where to have your picnic to what time the Cafe kiosk closes.
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About the Horniman
The Horniman connects us all with global cultures and the natural environment, encouraging us to shape a positive future for the world we all share.
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Museum opening times
The Museum is open daily, from 10am - 5.30pm
The Butterfly House is open from 10.30am - 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Cafe opening times
The Cafe is open from 9am - 5pm daily. The Bandstand Kiosk is open Sundays and holidays, 10am – 4pm (weather permitting)
Gardens opening hours
The Gardens are open daily, from 7.15am (or 8am Sunday and Bank Holidays) until 7.30pm
We hope you will enjoy your visit to the Horniman. We've included lots of information here to help you make the most of your visit.
The Museum and Gardens are open, and free to visit.
There is a charge for the Aquarium, Butterfly House, Voyage to the Deep, and some events.
We recommend booking your tickets for these attractions in advance to avoid disappointment.
Please note:
for the Nature + Love project
the Natural History Gallery will be closed until early 2027
, and some areas of the Gardens may be closed and visitor routes changed. Please follow signage onsite and be aware of increased vehicle traffic.
We encourage using public transport or active travel (walking or cycling) to come to the Horniman, to reduce emissions and benefit the environment. We are a five- to 10-minute walk from Forest Hill station and very well served by local buses. See the bottom of the page for
full travel information
.
Download the information on this page:
DOWNLOAD THE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE: PLAN YOUR VISIT
(docx, 29.4kb)
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Aquarium, Butterfly House and Voyage to the Deep
Visitors must book a ticket for admission to the
Aquarium,
the
Butterfly House
and
Voyage to the Deep
.
Members and Benefactors go free by showing their card but are asked to book a ticket in advance for the Butterfly House. To guarantee a time slot of your choice, Members can
book tickets online in advance by logging into their account.
Children under three may visit free of charge, and access companions accompanying visitors with disability access requirements get free admission, but you must book into a timeslot. There are discounts when visiting as a family which will be automatically applied to your basket.
During busy times (like school holidays) we recommend Members and Benefactors book their tickets in advance to avoid having to wait until the next available time slot.
Maps of the Museum and Gardens
Download our Museum floorplan and the Gardens map to help you plan your visit (PDFs)
Museum floorplan
Gardens map
Access
The Museum and Gardens are both wheelchair friendly with accessible toilets. Buggy parking is available in Gallery Square. Please note that all items are left at their owner’s risk.
Different galleries have different accessible elements – tactile maps, torches and large print guides, to name a few. You can check what is available in each gallery on each gallery page on the right hand side.
The Gardens have tarmac or concrete paths throughout. Some of the paths are very steep and on wet or frosty days may not be suitable for wheelchair users or anyone who is unstable on their feet.
The ground on the Nature Trail is uneven and can be muddy in rainy weather, so is not suitable for wheelchair users or anyone unstable on their feet.
Find out more about
access at the Horniman
.
Cost of a Visit
You can find ticket prices on each individual
event or exhibition page
, or see ticket ranges below.
Aquarium
: £2–£16.80
Butterfly House
: £2–£28.60
Voyage to the Dee
p: £2–£30
Membership
: £42–£99
You can
find the full menu
on our website or see ticket ranges below.
Hot drinks: £3.25–£6.50
Breakfast: £7.30–£11.40
Mains: £13–£15.50
Kids meals: £6–£8.40
Explore with Bloomberg Connects
Go behind the scenes, get exclusive content from our curators and explore our Gardens with tours and trails on Bloomberg Connects.
Explore now
Remember to bring headphones!
Universal Credit entry scheme - Aquarium, Butterfly House and Voyage to the Deep
To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting the Horniman, our Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price. Universal Credit tickets for all attractions are available to purchase at the Ticket Desk, and they are also available online for the Aquarium, Butterfly House and Voyage to the Deep.
Visitors can purchase up to four tickets per attraction, with prices from £2. These tickets are available to those currently receiving one of the following:
Universal Credit
Employment and Support Allowance
Income Support
Jobseeker’s Allowance
Personal Independence Payment
You will need to bring proof of eligibility with you, either printed or saved on an electronic device. This can either be done by logging into your
Universal Credit account
online or by bringing your
proof of benefit letter
. To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.
After Your Visit and data
After your visit, all ticket bookers will be emailed a survey to provide feedback on their experience at the Horniman.
All personal data will be held securely and managed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation. It will not be passed on to any third parties unless explicitly stated. Full details are available in our
privacy policy
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Support for the Horniman
The Horniman is a charity.
We have put in place cost-saving measures, but are still expecting a deficit of over £500k this year, and a shortfall for years to come.
We are asking for your help and there has never been a more important time to support the Horniman.
Please make a donation when you visit, on one of our contactless donation points, or
donate online
Toilets
Toilets are located off Gallery Square downstairs, and they are wheelchair accessible.
Baby changing facilities are available in these toilets.
There are also toilet facilities in the Gardens, near the Bandstand.
The toilets by the Cafe are open to Cafe and Museum visitors.
There are inclusive toilets available in the Museum, Gardens and Café.
The Museum does not provide hoists or adult changing facilities.
Baby Change and Feeding
Baby changing facilities are available in both of the toilets in Gallery Square.
Breastfeeding is welcome everywhere at the Horniman, but if you would prefer a private space, feel free to use the Breastfeeding Room located off Gallery Square.
Please speak to one of the Visitor Hosts who can help direct you to a quiet space if this is busy.
Assistance Dogs and Dogs in the Gardens
Dogs are allowed in our Gardens, but must be kept on leads. They are not allowed on the Nature Trail.
Dogs can be released from their leads in the
Meadow Field
.
Please be mindful of other visitors.
Dogs must be kept on leads during events in the Gardens (concerts, performances, etc.) including the Horniman Market on Sundays.
Assistance dogs are welcome in the Museum.
Read about dogs in our Gardens in our
By-Laws
High winds
During high winds, it may be necessary to close the Gardens and Nature Trail at short notice, for the safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers. During very windy days it is advisable to check that the Gardens are open before your visit.
If the Avenue in the Gardens is closed due to high winds, the Museum will also close. In these circumstances, ticket holders will be refunded.
Lockers
Self-service lockers are available via the Cafe. Please note, you will need a £1 coin (which is refundable). There are limited cloakroom and locker facilities, please only bring coats and bags that you can carry comfortably throughout your visit.
Please note that our lockers are currently out of service while improvements are made.
Buggy parking is available in Gallery Square and next to the Butterfly House. Please note that all items are left at their owner’s risk.
Wheelchair Hire
We have three wheelchairs that can be borrowed, free of charge, if you require one during your visit.
The wheelchairs will be sanitised after use.
Please ask at the Ticket Desk.
WiFi
We aim to provide free WiFi throughout the Museum and parts of the Gardens, but access and signal strength can be intermittent in some areas.
Please download online tickets to your mobile device in advance. When available, please choose ‘Horniman Public Wi-Fi’.
Read the Horniman
WiFi Terms of Use
.
Eating and Drinking
Horniman Cafe
– 9am – 5pm, daily
Bandstand kiosk
– 10am – 4pm, weekends and holidays (weather dependent)
The Cafe is open with a fresh and delicious range of snacks, treats and food and drink to enjoy in the Cafe or to take away.
The Cafe is only accessible from the terrace outside the Museum.
Seating around the Cafe Terrace, Conservatory or Conservatory Terrace is for Cafe customers only.
You are welcome to consume takeaways from our Cafe, kiosks, as well as packed lunches and picnics, in the Gardens. The Dutch Barn is open daily for picnicking in rainy weather – it is located opposite the Bandstand in the Gardens.
The toilets available for visitors to the Cafe and Cafe kiosk are those to the right of the counter or the Gardens toilets.
Please use contactless payment if you can.
Find out more about
food and drink at the Horniman
.
Please note, food cannot be consumed anywhere inside the Museum because it attracts pests, which can damage our exhibits.
National Art Pass and NMDC reciprocal free admission
National Art Pass holders
(Art Fund members) and museum colleagues entitled to reciprocal free admission can visit the temporary exhibition and Aquarium for free.
Art Pass holders can book their free ticket online, and show their Art Pass on arrival to receive their free ticket.
Visitors who receive NMDC reciprocal free admission will need to present their work ID at the ticket desk to receive their free ticket.
Please note, access to the Butterfly House is not included
and availability for the Aquarium is limited.
Lost Property
If you think you have lost property at the Horniman, either call us on 020 8699 1872 option 3 or e-mail
enquiry@horniman.ac.uk
Photography and Filming
We welcome your photography and filming at the Horniman for personal, non-commercial use. Please refrain from using a tripod, monopod or supplementary lighting. Flash photography is not permitted. These can damage the objects and the cases that they are housed in.
Monopods and selfie sticks are permitted in the Gardens for personal photography.
If you would like to conduct commercial photography or filming at the Museum or Gardens, or feature any of our collections commercially or for any other purpose please contact our Venue Hire team –
venuehire@horniman.ac.uk
. All commercial filming and photography enquiries must go through them.
If you are a journalist or have an editorial photography question, please contact the Press Team –
press@horniman.ac.uk
If you would like to obtain digital images of the collections for use in your research or publications, we may be able to help.
Visit our
Images and Media page
to find out more and apply for Reproduction Rights
.
The Horniman is a charity so income gained through commercial activity goes back into running the Horniman.
Sketching
We love to see people sketching and drawing in the Horniman. If possible, please avoid sitting to sketch in one place for long periods if sketching in the Museum, as this makes the area inaccessible to others.
We would prefer if you used pencils in the Museum, as these are less likely to cause damage to the displays and collections.
Sharing
We love to see the results of photography and sketching in our galleries, as well as artwork inspired by Horniman visits. You can
view a selection of our favourite pieces shared by visitors on Pinterest
.
If you’re choosing to share your Horniman visit or any sketches, don’t forget to tag us on
,
TikTok
or
, be sure to use the #horniman hashtag.
Around the Horniman
Discover what you can see and do on your day out to the Horniman, from strolling around our Gardens to getting up close with marine life in our Aquarium.
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Ticket Information
The Horniman Museum and Gardens are free to enter. There is a charge to visit the Aquarium, Butterfly House and our temporary exhibitions.
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Horniman Museum & Gardens
100 London Road
Forest Hill
London SE23 3PQ
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Accessible parking
By train / London Overground
The Horniman is a five to ten minute walk from Forest Hill station and is signposted from the platform 1 exit (towards London Road, not Perry Vale). Please be aware this walk is uphill, although there are several bus services which stop at both the station and Museum.
Forest Hill is on the Windrush line between Highbury and Islington and West Croydon / Crystal Palace / Clapham Junction line which offers a high frequency service from North, East and South London.
The station is also well served by trains from Central London, Croydon and Surrey. Direct train services run from
London Bridge (approx every half an hour, journey time 20 minutes) linking with the Northern and Jubilee lines, and London Victoria linking with the Victoria, Circle and District lines, East Croydon, West Croydon, Sutton, Purley and Caterham.
Please use the Journey Planner to the right or visit
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By Bus
We are very well served by local bus services, and there are direct buses to the Horniman from around south London, including Brixton (P4), Catford (185), East Croydon (197), Lewisham (185/P4) and Peckham (197/363).
You can even reach us by direct bus from central London (route 176) and Victoria (185).
Closest bus stops
176, 185, 197, 356, P4 - stop outside the Museum and Gardens on London Road.
122 - stops on Dartmouth Road.
P13 - stops on Underhill Road.
363 - stops on Sydenham Hill Road.
See the route from Forest Hill Station by bus.
By Bicycle
There are bicycle racks on the Avenue, near the main entrance on London Road, and by the Butterfly House, just inside the Horniman Drive gate. The Avenue bike racks are more suitable for cargo bikes/trailers.
If you are traveling through the Gardens with your bike or eScooter, please dismount and walk your bike or scooter through, for the safety of our visitors.
By Car
We encourage the use of public transport or active travel (walking or cycling) to come to the Horniman, to reduce emissions and benefit the environment.
We have no onsite parking, other than limited parking for Blue Badge holders.
A pay-and-display car park is available locally behind Sainsbury’s, and there are two pay-and-display car parks at Forest Hill station (one at the front, one at the back).
Please avoid parking on private roads. For coaches, there is a drop off point outside the Museum near to the Clocktower.
If you are looking for the closest electric charging points to the Horniman, there are charging bays on Wood Vale and behind Forest Hill Station on Perry Vale. You can find details about more charging point on maps like
London.gov.uk
,
Autotrader
and
Zap Map
.
Accessible Parking
Limited on-site car parking is available for disabled visitors.
Call 020 8699 1872 for more details and have a look at the information on our
access page
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Become a Member of the Horniman and enjoy a year of inspiration, surprise and enjoyment at our wonderful Museum and Gardens.
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Welcome to the Horniman! We have lots of information to help you plan your visit and know what to expect in advance.
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Food and drink
Find out everything you need to know about food and drink at the Horniman, from where to have your picnic to what time the Cafe kiosk closes.
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About the Horniman
The Horniman connects us all with global cultures and the natural environment, encouraging us to shape a positive future for the world we all share.
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