New Aquarium displays bring Voyage to the Deep to life at the Horniman

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The Horniman’s latest family exhibition Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures has an added attraction – six new tanks of living sea creatures.

From lionfish and lobsters to fluorescent corals and feather duster worms, there’s lots to see in the custom displays designed to resemble the portholes of a submarine. Other species on show include puffer fish, sea stars and the ever-popular clownfish, bred behind the scenes at the Horniman.

Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures blends science, storytelling and adventure into an unforgettable experience, inviting visitors to discover the marvels of the deep. From piloting the giant Nautilus submarine to exploring ocean mysteries through hands-on activities, this engaging, interactive exhibition, inspired by Jules Verne’s classic novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas, is on display in Europe for the first time.

It’s also the first time that living marine creatures have featured in the exhibition. The new tanks installed by the Horniman Aquarium team feature ‘Creature Reports’ from CBeebies favourites the Octonauts, adding to the fun for young visitors to the exhibition. A free Octonauts trail across the rest of the Museum is also available.