Horniman Museum, Aquarium & Butterfly House

Enjoy a fascinating day out at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in South London, offering a wonderful opportunity to discover nature, culture and the world around us. Explore the museum's remarkable collections, featuring fascinating displays of natural history, world cultures and musical instruments from across the globe. From intriguing animal specimens and fascinating historical objects to unique cultural exhibitions.

Your visit also includes entrance to the aquarium and Butterfly House, allowing you to explore even more of the natural world. Discover an array of fascinating aquatic creatures in the aquarium, from colourful fish to unusual marine species, before stepping into the tropical Butterfly House, where beautiful butterflies fly freely amongst lush plants and exotic flowers. Get up close to these delicate creatures and learn more about their life cycles and habitats.

Set within the beautiful Horniman Gardens, the museum offers a lovely setting to enjoy throughout your visit. Wander through the landscaped gardens, admire the impressive views across London and discover the outdoor displays and natural surroundings. With so much to see and experience, from the museum's fascinating collections to the aquarium, Butterfly House and gardens, this promises to be an enjoyable and memorable day out for all ages. Take your time exploring everything at your own pace and make the most of all that the Horniman has to offer.

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Useful Visitor Information & Accessibility

• Admission to the Butterfly House and Aquarium included as part of this excursion.

• The Butterfly House is a tropical indoor environment where butterflies fly freely. It can feel warm inside.

• The Aquarium features 15 exhibits showcasing aquatic habitats from around the world, including coral reefs, tropical fish, frogs and jellyfish.

• The museum and Aquarium are wheelchair accessible, with lift access to the exhibition areas. The Butterfly House is also wheelchair accessible.

• Accessible toilets are available, and wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge from the museum's Ticket Desk.

• Please note that the walk from the main entrance to the museum is approximately 150 metres uphill, although benches are provided along the route.

• The gardens have some steep paths, which may be challenging for visitors with limited mobility.

• There is an on-site café for refreshments and light meals.