The Elves and the Shoemaker
Please arrive to the Hands on Base five minutes before you allocated time slot. Performances each last 30minutes. Please bring a copy of your ticket or show your ticket on your device. Please be aware that tickets cannot be exchanged for a different time slot. Tickets are non-refundable.
Both children and adults require a ticket to enter. Maximum of two adults per child. Recommended for ages 3+.
Members' Behind the Scenes Tours
Please note these sessions are for Members and Benefactors only. Please bring your membership card with you on the day.
Tickets: £5 per person. Both adults and children require a ticket.
Suitable for older children and adults but open to everyone.
Members' Meet the Fish
This event is for Members and Benefactors only. Please make sure you bring your membership card with you on the day, along with a copy of your ticket. Both children and adults require a ticket to enter. Babes in arms go free. Suitable for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All prams and pushchairs must be left at the entrance to the Aquarium during the event.
The Pied Piper
Tickets: Adult £2.50, Child £5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for families with children ages 3+. Please be aware that tickets cannot be exchanged for different time slots. Tickets are non-refundable. Advance booking recommended. If there are any tickets remaining these will be available from the main Museum ticket desk on the day.
Members' Meet the Dinosaurs
Please note these sessions are for Members and Benefactors only. Please bring your membership card with you on the day.
Tickets: £2.50 per person. Both adults and children require a ticket.
Aimed at children aged 5-10 years but open to everyone.
Slime Workshop
Tickets: Child £7.50. Suitable for ages 5+.
Please arrive at the Pavilion 5 minutes before your time slot, all children need a ticket.
Advance booking recommended. If there are any tickets remaining these will be available from the main Museum ticket desk on the day.
Please be aware that tickets cannot be exchanged for different time slots.
Busy Bees Under 5s storytelling
Join lively sessions for Under 5s and their carers.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please arrive at the Hands on Base Gallery five minutes before your allocated time slot. Sessions last 30 minutes.
Please be aware that tickets are only valid for the time slot you have selected. Please check the time on your tickets to make sure that you arrive in plenty of time for the start of your session.
Please bring a copy of your ticket or show your ticket on your device.
Brick Wonders
Tickets are valid all day on the day of purchase for single entry only. The last entry time is 4.45pm for Brick Wonders. Discover amazing wonders from around the world made entirely from LEGO® bricks.
Butterfly House
You must arrive for your visit within the timeslot below. You are free to stay as long as you wish. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Art Makers
Come and explore exciting art techniques and materials as a family and create something fabulous to take home inspired by our collections.
Please note that this activity requires at least one adult for every four participating children in a group.
Aquarium
Tickets are valid for single entry only on the date selected. To ensure you have time to enjoy the exhibits, last entry times for the Aquarium is 5pm. Join Horniman Members for free, unlimited entry to aquarium, exhibitions and more.