Museums · London
British Optical Association Museum
In or near London.
British Optical Association Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
British Optical Association Museum is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The British Optical Association Museum is the oldest museum of ophthalmic optics in the world, showcasing a vast collection of over 28,000 items related to eye care and eyewear. Visitors can explore displays of historic vision aids, spectacle frames, and diagnostic equipment, as well as learn about the history of optometry and visual disability.
Place summary
The British Optical Association Museum is located in London. This museum houses a collection dedicated to the history of optics and vision, showcasing the evolution of optical instruments and the science of sight.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5079, -0.1254
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2N 5NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- +44 20 7766 4353
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Monday-Friday 10.00am-5.30pm
- Official site
- www.college-optometrists.org
Sources
- osm: node/5323721988 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is British Optical Association Museum?
- British Optical Association Museum is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2N 5NG), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is British Optical Association Museum?
- British Optical Association Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to British Optical Association Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2N 5NG.
- How do I get to British Optical Association Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2N 5NG.