Horniman Museum and Gardens’ Our Musical World Workshop

Suitable for ages under 5
At Venue
Discover the musical instruments and sounds from around the world in this hands-on workshop from Horniman Museum and Gardens.

Key Info

Discover how to make a talking drum ‘speak’ and learn a Yoruba welcome song, play a ceremonial drum for a Chinese lion dance and jingle through an Indian spice market.

 

This dedicated Early Years workshop begins with an interactive story exploring the music and some of the instruments of Nigeria, China and India. Students will then have the chance to play a wonderful selection of world instruments, whilst exploring clothing, masks or puppets from each country.

This workshop includes private access to the Horniman’s fantastic Hands on Music space.

 

Curriculum Links
Subjects
Citizenship, Music
Age suitability
Ages
Suitable for ages under 5
Key Stages
EYFS
Curriculum Levels
Early Level
Things to know
Type
At Venue
Location
Horniman Museum and Gardens, London
Duration
45 minutes
Max. students
30
Dates
Ongoing
Price
£75 plus VAT for non-fee paying schools, and a higher rate for fee-paying schools
SEND
Yes - suitable for students with SEND

About Horniman Museum and Gardens

Thousands of school, HE and home educated learners visit the Horniman each year, to explore and learn from their incredible collections and beautiful gardens.

A visit to the Horniman is a wonderful way to enrich your learners’ education, and to apply classroom learning in a new environment.

You can explore our free Galleries, Gardens and Animal Walk with your classes, or book to visit our Aquarium, Temporary Exhibition and Butterfly House at a reduced educational rate.

Please note that our Natural History Gallery is now closed for redevelopment, and will reopen in 2026. The rest of the Museum and Gardens is open as usual.

Enhance your group’s learning by booking one of our popular, curriculum-linked object handling workshops, or book an outdoor workshop exploring our beautiful Gardens and pond.

University and PGCE students, and teachers can discover more about our learning programmes, object-based learning, and how to enhance learning through Museum visits with our Learning at the Horniman sessions.

Not able to visit us? Our Learning Officers can bring our workshops and amazing objects live into your classroom with our virtual sessions and events.

Fancy a chat?
We’re here to help!

Send us an email or give us a call if you have any questions or would like more information.

Email

hello@theschooltrip.co.uk

Or Call

020 8064 0974

Prices are correct at the time of publication. All costs, unless otherwise specified, include VAT.