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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!

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Surgery
sarah July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 Education
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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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Opening Times

The Museum will REOPEN from Saturday 25th July 2020. Find out more about our new Covid-19 protocols here.

Access

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

We have had to make changes to our ticketing due to Covid-19 safety guidelines. 

Bookings for a timed ticket for a group of up to 6 people is now £20.

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