General Information
Cultural collections description
The Horniman Museum possesses the third most significant ethnographic collection in the United Kingdom, after the British Museum and the Pitt-Rivers Museum, Oxford. It comprises approximately 80,000 objects from around the world and includes specimens of major national and international significance.
Far from being boring, dusty or static, the collection is constantly being extended, researched and brought into public view. Curatorial staff maintain a programme of collecting and commissioning new objects which are often integrated into permanent and temporary exhibitions. The collection provides a path into the understanding of the everyday and ceremonial life of people from all over the world, including ourselves. The quality, diversity and beauty of the objects in the collection are a testament to the technical, aesthetic and practical skills of people throughout the world.
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African
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Asian
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Asian: Chinese
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Asian: Japanese
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Asian: Mongolian
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Asian: Tibetan
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Caribbean
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Central & South America
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Cross-cultural
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Eastern Europe
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Eastern Europe: Russian
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Near & Middle East: Afghani
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Near & Middle East: Iranian
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Near & Middle East: Kurdish
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North America: American
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North, West & Southern Europe
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North, West & Southern Europe: Travelling Communities
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Oceania
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Oceania: New Zealander
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Religious Group
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Religious Group: Buddhist
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Religious Group: Jewish
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Library
Library with public access
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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