Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret

About Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret

The Old Operating Theatre in London is the only 19th Century operating theatre in England. Come and explore the history of surgery and herbal medicine in this beautifully restored museum.

The operating theatre is located in the top of an old church. Visitors can watch demonstrations of surgical techniques from the past and explore the herb garret, where herbs were dried and stored for the hospital's apothecary.

Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret Facilities

Opening Times	Every day: 10.30-17.00 Closed between Christmas and New Year.

Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret Address

Address:	9A St Thomas' Street London SE1 9RY
Telephone:	+44 (0)20 7955 4791

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Prices for Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret

Adult Ticket:	£5.90 (CAD9.23) per ticket
Child Ticket:	£3.40 (CAD5.32) per ticket
Family Ticket:	£13.80 (CAD21.58) per ticket
Concession Ticket:	£4.90 (CAD7.66) per ticket

Family ticket is for 2 adults and up to 4 children from same family. Prices given are for April 2010- Mar 2011.

Location Information for Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret

Address:	9A St Thomas' Street London SE1 9RY
Telephone:	+44 (0)20 7955 4791
Public transport:	Turn right when leaving the station. From the bus station follow the sign to the footbridge. Look to the right to see the red brick tower with green line around the top.