World Gallery

...Horniman Museum, Forest Hill

...'Over 3,000 objects from around the world exploring the fundamental question of what it means to be human are now on display as our much-anticipated  World Gallery opens to the public.

The 600 sq m gallery opens following a major redevelopment of the historic South Hall to provide a bright and contemporary setting for our world-class anthropology collection.

A number of new acquisitions, special commissions and interactive exhibits are showcased alongside important and intriguing objects from the Horniman’s collection – including many on display for the first time in a generation.

Through vibrant and thought-provoking displays, the World Gallery showcases historic and contemporary objects from all five inhabited continents to show visitors some of the ways that people live their lives, looking at common virtues of love and compassion, trust and friendship, dignity and courage.'