The Horniman Museum and Gardens was opened in 1901 by Frederick John Horniman to display his extraordinary collection of objects to visitors. Since then, the collection has grown tenfold and now includes internationally important collections of anthropology and musical instruments, as well as an acclaimed aquarium and natural history collection.

Unusually for such an important museum, you can see the collection up-close and face-to-face. You can even pick up, try on and play with some of the objects.

Visitors come time and again to explore the free museum, take part in exhibitions, events and activities and enjoy the 16-acre gardens with stunning views over London.