Old Operating Theatre & Herb Garret
Hidden in the roof of a church, a 300 year old herb garret houses the only surviving 19th century operating theatre, complete with wooden operating table and observation stands, from which spectators witnessed surgery performed without anaesthesia or antiseptics. The oak beamed garret was also used for the storage and curing of medicinal herbs.
Visitor Information
Opening Hours:
The museum is open Tues-Sun from 10:30am to 5:00pm.
*From 31 July, 2018, they open Mondays from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
Admission:
Admission charges apply.
Accessibility:
Limited disabled access.
Learning
A visit to the Museum is an experience that gives individuals a profound insight into the past, stimulating interest in a whole range of issues about past and present health. Download your Teacher Pack here, for all the information you need to plan your visit!
School Visits tailored to fit The National Curriculum. The Museum provides ample opportunities to explore subjects on the National Curriculum. It is particularly popular with students studying the ‘Medicine through Time’ syllabus and Key Stage 2 groups learning about Victorian life. The combination of medical science and herbal healing also means that there are many other subjects education staff can cover in educational sessions.
Group visits for Medical Professionals We have extensive experience of providing educational visits to Medical and general interest groups. We can combine museum talks with a walk around the remains of Old St. Thomas’s and Guy’s Hospitals, by special arrangement or can take a group on our Public Health walk.
For further information, please visit our
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Location & Travel Links
Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret
9a St Thomas’s Street
London
SE1 9RY
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London Bridge
London Bridge
17, 21, 22a, 35, 40, 43, X43, 47, 48, 133, 344, 501, 505, 521, P3, P11, E1, D11
