I took my two god children (7&5) to the museum...frankly to escape a rainy day. I remembered going as a child. They still have some of the old galleries of dusty stuffed birds in cages but have also updated sections. There is a great aquarium and they offer children's activities. We made fossils using plaster of paris and decorated boxes... More

When I first went to the Horniman many years ago as a kid, the things that stood out were the bee's nest and dusty cabinets and those has stuck in my mind ever since. Now, there are so many items clearly to be seen that it looks like a new museum. It has something fascinating for everybody, young and old.... More

The Horniman was one of those traditional museums where you expected to dust the cabinets to see the fascinating exhibits; at least it was when I first visited many years ago. It is now modern and even more exciting. The musical instrument collection, always one of the major ones around, is now clearer and easier to see. The other exhibits,... More

The Horniman looks wonderful from the outside but a lot of the exhibition displays need updating - some are still the same as when my fiance visited for a school trip about 15 years ago and it does show in some places. More

Not even the natural history museum or the national gallery do that. such a pity, a great place other than that. I do visit the place. More

The Horniman Museum is unique with its emphasis on community involvement and hands on activities. It has a fascinating collection of African artefacts. Set in beautiful gardens it makes for a good family outing whatever the weather. More

A very interesting museum that is kind of a mix between the natural history and british museums. Went on a cold January day but I reckon the garden must be something in spring and summer. Well worth a visit if you are in the area. More

I went a number of years ago as part of an art project. A little out of town, but full of old relics and interesting bits. Bit dark inside, but the outdoor space is lovely on a nice day. More

constant change in showing and in the summer they have outdoor plays and singing, last year they had Nina Virdee singing bollywood style, the place was packed More