Housed in the attic of the early eighteenth-century church of the old St Thomas’ Hospital, this atmospheric museum offers a unique insight into the history of medicine and surgery. The original timber framed Herb Garret was once used to dry and store herbs for patients’ medicines and in 1822 an operating theatre was included. Predating anaesthetics and antiseptics, it is the oldest surviving surgical theatre in Europe.

The museum is open every Thursday-Sunday from 10.30am until 5pm, with last admission at 4.15pm.

Venue Hire

Whether you're planning a Book Launch, Birthday Party, Classical Music Concert, Lecture Series, Art Exhibition, Workshop, Retreat, Film Screening, or want to book one of our After Hours Experience Packages, our dedicated events team can help make your idea a reality.

(All income generated from Venue Hire helps support the Museum as a Registered Charity and ensures we can keep operating for future generations.)

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