Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret

A demonstration of Victorian surgery techniques at the Old Operating Theatre
Hidden in the roof of a church, the 300-year-old herb garret houses Britain’s only surviving 19th-century operating theatre.

About

Get an insight into what surgery was like in the pre-anaesthetics era at the Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret.

Discover the historic operating theatre, hidden at the top of an old church, and learn about past operating techniques and practices.

Important information

The Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret is temporarily closed for renovation work, and will reopen 20 April 2023.

Prices

Child Ticket £4.50 per ticket
Family Ticket £18.00 per ticket
Concession Ticket £6.00 per ticket
Adult Ticket £7.50 per ticket

Family ticket is for 2 adults and up to 4 children from same family.

Discounts for schools, National Trust members available. Please check the website for more details.

Venue Details & Map

Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret

Address
9A St Thomas' Street
London
SE1 9RY
Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7188 2679
Email
curator@thegarret.org.uk
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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