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The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

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Museum Gallery

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4.6 (1271 reviews)

Apothecary displays share a church roof space with a partly restored former surgical theatre.

9a St Thomas St, London SE1 9RY, UK

+44 20 7188 2679

Highlights from Reviews

rich medical history

The museum offers a fascinating and in-depth look into the history of medicine, surgery, and medical practices, providing significant educational value.

immersive atmosphere

Visitors praised the unique and preserved atmosphere, which creates a vivid sense of stepping back in time to the Victorian era of medicine.

knowledgeable staff

The staff are consistently described as informative, enthusiastic, and kind, enhancing the visitor experience with engaging explanations and demonstrations.

preserved operating theatre

The highlight is the wonderfully preserved operating theatre and historical instruments, offering a rare and captivating glimpse into past surgical conditions.

engaging exhibits

The museum features interactive elements, live demonstrations (like pill-making), and well-presented displays that capture the imagination and bring history to life.

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