Class / Forest Hill
Octonauts: Adventure at the Horniman
Become an Octocadet and complete mini-missions around the Museum, with a bonus Sound Garden adventure.
- Who it’s for
- Families and children
- Price
- Free
- Where
- 100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ
About this outing
Pick up the free Octonauts trail from the Ticket Desk or Voyage to the Deep exhibition. Search for shells, mimic musical instruments and design an underwater vehicle, then collect a mission-complete sticker. The trail is advertised until 1 November 2026, 10:00–17:30; a bonus adventure continues outside in the Sound Garden.
Planning your visit
- On 23 October the operator reported Gardens closed for adverse weather, with Museum entry only from London Road and both nearby bus stops closed after burst water mains. Check its live travel and weather alerts before setting off.
Booking and details
Source checked 23 October 2026 at 18:28.
Other sources
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