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Old Operating Theatre Museum and 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.

 
Admission Details
  • Open daily 10.30-17.00.
  • Closed 15 December-5 January.
  • Admission charge.
Other Information
  • Disabled access limited.
For further information please transfer to the Museum's website at www.thegarret.org.uk
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The herb garret at St Thomas' Hospital
 
Museum Address
 
Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret
9a St Thomas's Street
London
SE1 9RY
 
Tel. 020 7188 2679
Email: curator@thegarret.org.uk
 
Travel
 
Rail London Bridge
Tube London Bridge
Bus 17, 21, 22a, 35, 40, 43, X43, 47, 48, 133, 344, 501, 505, 521, P3, P11, E1, D11