Museums · London
Old Operating Theatre Museum
In or near City of London.
Old Operating Theatre 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
- London Bridge · 0.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Old Operating Theatre 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 Old Operating Theatre Museum is the oldest surviving operating theatre in Europe, showcasing the history of medicine and surgery. Visitors can explore a collection of historical surgical instruments, medical artifacts, and learn about herbal medicine in the Herb Garret.
Place summary
The Old Operating Theatre Museum is located in London, SE1. It is one of the oldest surviving surgical theatres in Europe, providing insight into medical practices from the past. The museum is housed in a former church and features exhibits related to surgery and medicine.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5050, -0.0885
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 9RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark
- Phone
- 020 7188 2679
- Nearest railway station
- London Bridge — 0 km
- Opening
- Thursday-Sunday 10:30am-5pm; closed Monday-Wednesday
- Official site
- oldoperatingtheatre.com
Sources
- osm: way/90404358 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Operating Theatre Museum?
- Old Operating Theatre Museum is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 9RY), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- What is Old Operating Theatre Museum?
- Old Operating Theatre Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Operating Theatre Museum?
- The nearest railway station is London Bridge, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 9RY.
- How do I get to Old Operating Theatre Museum?
- The nearest railway station is London Bridge, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 9RY.