https://oldoperatingtheatre.com/ Skip to content * * * The Old Operating Theatre The Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret Menu * COVID-19 * Visiting Us + Access + Contact Us + Transport links + Our Organisation * Shop + Cart * Venue Hire * Groups * Newsletter * Collection * Resources + Virtual Tour + Museum Highlights + From the Herb Garret + Cabinet of Curiosities + St Thomas Hospital + Education + Local History + Games + Further Reading * Support Us A view from above of the operating theatre Discover Europe's oldest surviving operating theatre. Book your ticket Glass bottles Venue Hire A truly unique space for any event Find out more Online Shop Online Shop Explore our fun, varied and exclusive range of products Shop here --------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to the Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret Housed in the attic of the early eighteenth-century church of the old St Thomas' Hospital, this atmospheric museum offers a unique insight into the history of medicine and surgery. The original timber framed Herb Garret was once used to dry and store herbs for patients' medicines and in 1822 an operating theatre was included. Predating anaesthetics and antiseptics, it is the oldest surviving surgical theatre in Europe. Access to the attic is through a narrow 52-step spiral staircase. Follow us on social media for all the latest news. * * * * --------------------------------------------------------------------- We are closed until further notice London is in Tier 5 / Lockdown and the museum will be closed until further notice. Thank you to everyone who visited us last year, who has purchased something from our online shop, or engaged with us via social media - we are lucky to have such wonderful supporters. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Latest News * [Family-workshopat-OO] Focus GroupsFebruary 17, 2021 * [Community-Arts-Proje] Community Arts ProjectFebruary 16, 2021 [Shop-button-1024x576] Shop at our exciting online shop and support the Museum Our doors may be temporarily closed but our online shop is always open. We are delighted the announce that our shop was Highly Commended at the 2020 Museum + Heritage Awards. All income from shop sales is invested back into the upkeep of this historic space, its collection and exciting programming. Thank you for your support. Support the Old Operating Theatre Support Us as we recover from the Covid-19 closure As a registered charity (no: 1155078), the Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret generates income from museum admissions, education, events, and our museum shop, all of which is invested back into the upkeep of this historic space, its collection and exciting programming. With the advent of Covid-19, the museum has had to temporarily close due to Government regulations. Help us secure the long-term future of the museum by making a one-off or regular donation. Thank You. [OOT-virtual-tour-view-text] Virtual Tour of the Museum while we are temporarily closed Explore the Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret from the comfort of your own home with our virtual tour. Visiting us The Museum is located in central London, in the historic Borough of Southwark along the same street as the Shard, just south of London Bridge. History of the Museum St Thomas' Church, the Herb Garret, and the Operating Theatre Venue Hire The Museum is a great place for a reception or book launch. It is very atmospheric, which makes it a very special place. History of Old St Thomas' Hospital St Thomas' is one of London's oldest hospitals. It has been providing shelter and relief to the sick and needy since the twelfth century. ACE Accreditation logo Trip Advisor Experts' Choice [Were-Good-to-Go-logo] Categories * Cabinet of Curiosities * Community * Education * From the Herb Garret * Further Reading * Games * Local History * Museum Highlights * News * St Thomas Hospital Archives * February 2021 * January 2021 * November 2020 * October 2020 * July 2020 * June 2020 * August 2019 * July 2019 Visit Us Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret 9a St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9RY See map Registered Charity Number 1155078 (Lord Brock Trust) Contact Us Museum Closed The Museum is currently closed due to the most recent Government Guidelines. Follow our Covid-19 updates here. Access details can be found here. Access is limited as the Museum is in the attic space of a 320 year old church. The entrance is via a 52-step narrow spiral staircase. Admission Prices In 2020 we had to make changes to our ticketing due to Covid-19 safety guidelines. See our FAQs for 2020 for further details. 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