Bona Ventura

Forest Hill · London

Horniman Museum and Gardens

MuseumLocal favourite

Victorian tea trader's museum with an overstuffed walrus, a musical instrument gallery and gardens with a view over central London.

Address
100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQ
Hours
Museum daily 10:00-17:30; gardens 07:15 (Sun 08:00) to 20:30
Best time to go
Morning · About 2.5 h
Price
Free; aquarium charged (2026)
Price level
£

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Good to know

  • Museum and gardens free; aquarium and butterfly house charged
  • Forest Hill Overground (Windrush line)

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