Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret

Overview

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.

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Events at Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret

Herbs, The Garret And Operating Theatre at The Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret

Herbs, the Garret and the Old Operating Theatre at The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

Kevin Brown: Trafalgar Day at The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

Speed Surgery: Surgery in the 19th Century at The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

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Prices

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

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Venue Details & Map

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.

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