Horniman Museum and Gardens
About the place
- Country : The United Kingdom , London
- Address : 100 London Rd, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3PQ, the United Kingdom
- Category : Museums
- Establishing Date : 1901
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Overview
Located in Forest Hill, Horniman Museum contains many important displays of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments. The museum is a space for various private exhibitions, concerts, festivals, cultural exhibitions, and art workshops. It is considered a treasure to the South of London as it houses many rare artifacts, an aquarium and beautiful gardens. It plays host to over 350000 objects, and it’s famous for a large collection of stuffed animals. Commissioned in 1898, it was opened in 1901, and was skillfully designed by Charles Harrison Townsend.
How to get there
The closest bus station is Horniman Museum (Stop ME).
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