Victorian Operating Theatre

The Old Operating Theatre Museum And Herb Garret    

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(820) · History museum in London, United Kingdom
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The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret at 9a St Thomas Street is a museum of surgical history and one of the oldest surviving operating …

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Jan 26, 2025
A really interesting look back at medicine and how it evolved. Priced well for the time spent and was really interesting.Full review by SuzyC252
Dec 18, 2024
Amazing place, very thought provoking and interesting -real effort to engage the whole family with such a range of exhibits. You could spend hours here reading every article. There’s an activity are…Full review by Becky P
Oct 13, 2024
A really charming and informative place to visit which was a wonderful way to spend some time on a weekend. Although small, there was so much to see and find out about. Handily located right next to …Full review by Laura D

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Is it okay to take some photos of items in the museum?
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Absolutely fine. And use them to spread the word. This place is fascinating and deserves lots more visitors.
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How long is the Surgery Talk?
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About 30 mins of glorious gory
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Are there any facilities to leave a small suitcase whilst we visit?
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Hi Chopkins Providing you don't get the cranky young girl at the office, you might be able to leave it there - otherwise you should not have any trouble carrying it with you. The venue is not …
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Hi Chopkins Providing you don't get the cranky young girl at the office, you might be able to leave it there - otherwise you should not have any trouble carrying it with you. The venue is not too big so you won't have far to carry it
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Going to London next week and I know it was closed for a while. Has the Old Operating Theatre re-opened?
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Hi, I suggest you check their website. We went in December. Hope it's open for you. It is interesting and a pretty quick visit.
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Is this museum free to enter?
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It's £6.50 each for an adult and children under 16 are £3.50 but if you are a National Trust Member then it's 50% off
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When can I book a group visit?
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Group visits can be booked Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, at 10:30, 12:30, and 2:30. Bookings can be made 2 weeks to 1...
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