Founded by Victorian tea trader Frederick Horniman in 1901, the Horniman Museum is full of curiosities from all over the world. The highlights include the aquarium that focuses on British pond and seaside creatures – an incredible display of natural life on our own doorstep; the natural history gallery showing all manner of birds, reptiles, mammals (stuffed and skeletons) still around and extinct; and African Worlds – a celebration of African history and diversity through cultural artefacts from the continent. It’s a curious place, reminiscent to an old flea market or a Victorian quack’s surgery at times – there is none of the modern ‘white cube’ approach to the displays. And that makes it even more intriguing and exciting. The museum has been highly praised by critics and has won several prestigious awards, including Visit London’s Visitor Attraction of the Year, 2007. Just 15 minutes from London Bridge the Horniman is well worth a visit.
The Horniman Museum is open daily 10.30-5.30pm. Entrance to the museum and gardens is free.
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