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Explore the Old Operating Theatre

Explore the Old Operating Theatre
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Explore the Cabinet of Curiosities

Explore the Cabinet of Curiosities
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Surgery

Surgery

This section looks at one particular branch of medicine surgery. Undergoing an operation in the 18th and 19th century was a terrifying experience for anyone – find out why!

sarah July 4, 2020February 17, 2021 Education Read more

Hospitals

Hospitals

This section explains how and why hospitals in Britain have dramatically changed overtime.

sarah July 4, 2020February 5, 2021 Education Read more

Diagnoses and Treatment

Diagnoses and Treatment

This section uses a variation of source material to show the different ways doctors’ and their patients’ understood sickness and the various methods used as treatment.

sarah July 4, 2020February 5, 2021 Education Read more

Cholera

a court for king cholera from the wellcome collection

This section examines why the cholera outbreaks in 19th century Britain were a crucial element in the development of public health.

sarah July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 Education Read more

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Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret
9a St Thomas Street,
London, SE1 9RY
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Registered Charity Number 1155078 (Lord Brock Trust)

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Museum Closed

The Museum is currently closed due to the most recent Government Guidelines. Follow our Covid-19 updates here.

Access details can be found here.

Access is limited as the Museum is in the attic space of a 320 year old church. The entrance is via a 52-step narrow spiral staircase.

Admission Prices

In 2020 we had to make changes to our ticketing due to Covid-19 safety guidelines. See our FAQs for 2020 for further details.

Ahead of reopening in 2021 we will be reviewing our Admission Prices.

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