Old Operating Theatre and Herb Garret
Old Operating Theatre and Herb Garret
The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret is a museum of surgical history (link is external) and one of the oldest surviving operating theatres. It is located in the garret of St Thomas's Church (link is external), Southwark (link is external), in London (link is external), on the original site of St Thomas' Hospital (link is external).
A visit to the Museum is an experience that gives individuals a profound insight into the past, stimulating interest in a whole range of issues about past and present health. Download your Teacher Pack here (link is external), for all the information you need to plan your visit!
School Visits tailored to fit The National Curriculum
The Museum provides ample opportunities to explore subjects on the National Curriculum. It is particularly popular with students studying the 'Medicine through Time' syllabus and Key Stage 2 groups learning about Victorian life. The combination of medical science and herbal healing also means that there are many other subjects education staff can cover in educational sessions.
