One of the oldest hospitals in the world, St Bartholomew's, or Bart's, was founded in 1123, and has cared for the sick and injured ever since. The Museum tells this inspiring story. Highlights include: historic surgical instruments, sculpture, medieval archives, and unique works of art, including spectacular paintings by William Hogarth.
Visit www.bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk for more information.
Museum and Archives
St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London EC1A 7BE
Tel. 020 7601 8152
Open 10:00-16:00 Tuesday-Friday
Closed public holidays
Admission free
Small bookshop
Group tours of the historic North Wing available by prior arrangement
Wheelchair access by arrangement
Induction loop
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