Old Operating Theatre

Oldest surviving surgical theatre in Europe near London Bridge.

Visiting Old Operating Theatre

• Area: South London
• Category: Museums, Historic Sites
• Entry: from £8
• Rain exposure: you will stay mostly dry
• How long to allow: 2-4 hours recommended to fully explore

Opening hours

• Mon: 10:00-17:00
• Tue: 10:00-17:00
• Wed: 10:00-17:00
• Thu: 10:00-17:00
• Fri: 10:00-17:00
• Sat: 10:00-17:00
• Sun: 10:00-17:00

Getting there

Check venue for details. Easily accessible by tube

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What to expect

• Permanent collection access
• Educational exhibits
• Audio guide available
• Historic building
• Guided tours available
• Educational information

Accessibility

Please contact venue for accessibility information • Direct station access likely has step-free options

Booking

Check availability online or contact venue

Good to know

• A minute or two in the open.
• Great value for money
• Allow 2-3 hours to fully explore

Other museums in South London

• Eltham Palace
• Horniman Museum
• Imperial War Museum
• The Cinema Museum
• HMS Belfast Tour

More museums across London

• British Museum
• Churchill War Rooms
• Natural History Museum
• Victoria & Albert Museum
• British Library

Old Operating Theatre also turns up in Brilliant London for under a tenner · Quiet, calm and nearly empty · Somewhere to take the kids

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