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    Events

    Museum Late & Life Drawing

    21st September 2026

    Join us for an evening of Life Drawing in Europe’s oldest surviving operating theatre. A relaxed and meditative experience celebrating the human body and personal connection through art, the two-hour…

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    The City for Incurable Women: Performance *SOLD OUT*

    28th September 2026

    £25 Ladies and Gentlethem – feeling a little upset? Have you tried hypnosis, psychoanalysis, smelling salts and it just doesn’t work? Try The City for Incurable Women! Paris, 1880s. In…

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    October Museum Late

    21st October 2026

    Step into the Old Operating Theatre Museum after hours for an evening of history, conversation and discovery. Join us on Wednesday 21 October as the museum opens its doors for…

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    Halloween Film Night: Frankenstein (1931)

    27th October 2026

    Looking for something different to do in London this Halloween? Join us at the Old Operating Theatre Museum for a special after-hours screening of James Whale’s iconic 1931 horror film…

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    Family Day

    27th October 2026

    Join us this October Half-Term for our free family day at The Old Op! Come explore our collection and join a drop-in art workshop in a relaxed day exclusively for families.  What to expect: Who is this event…

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    November Museum Late

    9th November 2026

    Experience the Old Operating Theatre Museum after hours at our November Museum Late. Join us on Monday 9th November for an evening of history, conversation and socialising in one of…

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    A Christmas Carol at The Old Operating Theatre

    1st December 2026 — 14th December 2026

    Three performances: 1st, 7th and 14th DecemberTickets: £30 per person A sparse stage. A single performer. And Victorian London springs to life. Returning to the historic Old Operating Theatre for…

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    December Museum Late

    2nd December 2026

    Join us at the Old Operating Theatre Museum after hours for a special evening of history, conversation and discovery this December. Join us for an atmospheric night at one of…

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    Visiting Information

    Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret
    St Thomas’ Church, 9a St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9RY

    Opening Times:
    Monday-Wednesday: CLOSED
    Thursday-Sunday: 10.30am-5pm
    Last admission is at 16.15pm

    Registered Charity Number 1155078 (Lord Brock Trust)

    CONTACT US: [email protected]

    020 7188 2679

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    Admission Prices

    Prices shown are with donation:

    • Adult: £10
    • Concession: £8
    • Family*: £22
    • Child (16 and under): £6.50
    • Child (5 and under): Free
    • Family Ticket – extra child: £1
    • Carer or Museum Association: Free

    *Family: 2 adults and 2 children,
    or 1 adult and 3 children

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