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Saint Bartholomews Hospital Museum & Archives

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.

 
Admission Details
  • Open 10.00-16.00 Tuesday-Friday
  • Closed public holidays
  • Admission free
Other Information
  • Small bookshop.
  • Group tours of the historic North Wing available by prior arrangement.
  • Wheelchair access by arrangement
  • Induction loop
For further information please transfer to the Museum's website at www.bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk.
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Detail from Hogarth's 'Pool of Bethseda' from the St Bartholomew's Hospital Collection
 
Museum Address
 
Museum and Archives,
St Bartholomew's Hospital,
West Smithfield,
London EC1A 7BE
 
Tel. 020 7601 8152
E-mail: barts.archives@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk
 
Travel
 
Rail Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon
Tube Barbican, Blackfriars, Farringdon, St Paul's
Bus 4, 8, 25, 172, 242, 501, 521