Explore the evolution of Diana, Princess of Wales’ innate sense of style in a new display at her former London home. In this elegant new display in the historic galleries of Kensington Palace, a piece from Diana’s wardrobe will complement original sketches created for her during the design process. Diana’s handwritten comments, Read more [...]

Play Base is an immersive experience for 0-8 year olds, offering a variety of fun and engaging activities. Whether your child wants to take on the soft play assault course, climb aboard a truck or prepare scoff in the cookhouse, Play Base lets every child shine. Sessions are 9.40-10.40, 11.00-12.00, Read more [...]

For centuries, scientists and artists have embarked on a succession of expeditions to document the natural world. The observations of flora and fauna made by the artists on these voyages of natural history have contributed greatly to our understanding of nature. On display until October 2019, the exhibition content will Read more [...]

The Access Advisory Group is a diverse group of individuals with lived experiences of disability. We play an important role in the Horniman. We have made this gallery accessible to more people. Museums are now becoming more accessible but too often disabled people aren’t visible. We set out to change Read more [...]

Encounter the uncanny and mysterious through the art of the Weimar Republic Tate Modern will explore German art from between the wars in a year-long, free exhibition, drawing upon the rich holdings of The George Economou Collection. These loans offer a rare opportunity to view a range of artworks not Read more [...]

Discover how Handel’s music was created by female singers in this Handel Gallery display. In the eighteenth century, music performance was always a live event, and singers could build both their reputation and that of the composer through their performances. Composers depended on the competence of the performers – in Read more [...]

Scenes of people at work became incredibly popular in the 17th century. These paintings offer a snapshot of working life, from fishing and farming to brickmaking and ironmongering. But life in the Low Countries was not all work and no play, and after a long day, people might go to Read more [...]

Uncover lesser-known stories about the Crossrail project – one of the largest civil engineering projects in Europe. Families can take an immersive journey deep underground into tunnels and stations with never-before-seen construction footage, interactive maps and stories from the new generation of engineers who are building the Elizabeth line. Objects Read more [...]

A challenging display investigating the relationship between European culture and transatlantic slavery. The latest display in the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery at the Museum of London Docklands highlights the connection to slavery of some of Britain’s oldest cultural organisations. Slavery, culture & collecting follows slave owner and art collector George Hibbert, a Read more [...]

Sketches from the Printing Works In 1957, Felix Topolski RA (1907-1989) was commissioned by the Bank of England to sketch everyday life at its newly opened printing works in Debden, Essex. Every Bank of England note has been printed at these works since. Be transported behind the scenes through a Read more [...]

Spectacular interactive experiences, unique artefacts and stunning imagery shed fresh light on humanity’s relationship with our closest star in the Science Museum’s latest exhibition. Set at the centre of our solar system, the Sun’s brilliant light shapes our sense of time, our health and our environment. People have tried to harness Read more [...]

See the world through a new lens. Now in its 54th year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year showcases extraordinary animal behaviour and the breathtaking diversity of life on Earth. Explore the world’s best nature photography, exhibited on 100 exquisite light panels. Experience the changing face of nature and uncover the Read more [...]

This is the V&A Museum of Childhood’s first major exhibition to focus on fictional pirates and their influence in popular culture. Developed in collaboration with children, the exhibition’s immersive and playful set design takes its young visitors into an imaginary swashbuckling world of adventure and exploration where they will travel Read more [...]

THE STUDIO The first exhibition in our new arts space, The Studio, explores our deep-rooted relationship with the natural world. Artist Serena Korda has worked with a Collective of local community members to create an immersive, multi-sensory installation. The exhibition features ceramic artworks dispensing scents inspired by the Horniman Gardens, Read more [...]

From flamboyant uniforms to fast horses, this exhibition looks at the shared heritage between the Hungarian and British hussars. During the 19th century, 12 British Army regiments were retitled or created as hussars, adopting traditions established by the Hungarian hussars of the 17th century. Over the years, the original British Read more [...]

Dorothy Bohm has been taking photographs for over 70 years, ever since her father gave her a camera as she fled Nazi Germany as a child. She has taken her camera with her ever since, photographing little happenings across the globe. She has gone on to co-found the Photographer’s Gallery, London, become a Tate Read more [...]

The UK needed lots of money to pay for its involvement in the First World War. Our display looks at how our government raised that money. It explains how it sold war bonds to the public. It explores the role the Bank of England played by arranging loans to help Read more [...]

This is the first exhibition to focus exclusively on Roger Fenton’s pioneering photographs of the Crimean War, taken in 1855. Fenton was already an accomplished and respected photographer when he was sent by the publishers Agnew’s to photograph a war that pitched Britain, France and Turkey as allies against Russia.  Read more [...]

Through war, alliance and dynastic marriage the relationships between Britain and Russia and their royal families are explored from Peter the Great’s visit to London in 1698 through to Nicholas II. Portraits, sculpture, photographs, archival documents and miniature masterpieces by Fabergé illustrate historic events and family meetings between the rulers Read more [...]

​Throughout the 19th century, attitudes towards children changed across the whole of society. Traditionally seen as small adults, they came to be viewed with greater empathy and in need of special protection, whatever their background. Seen simply as children, with a right to play, learn and explore. The concept of Read more [...]

Sunday is art day! Join us every week to take part in our drop-in family workshops. Each week there’ll be something special for you to make and take home. Suggested timing: These sessions are drop-ins and you are welcome to arrive at any time between 2.00 and 4.00. We would recommend Read more [...]