Schools and Groups | The Old Operating Theatre Museum

Discover the History of Medicine, Surgery, & Public Health

Our education programmes use original spaces, historic objects, & real case studies to explore how medical knowledge has shaped society, ethics, & healthcare today.

Our school & group visits are available Monday-Wednesday at
10:30, 12:30, or 14:30. Explore availability below:

Please note: we do NOT accept bookings via email, you must use the button above to select a slot & book.

History is our Passion!

We have developed a range of educational resources that you may access for free:

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Victorian Surgery Brought to Life

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: £250

Maximum Group Capacity: 50
(including teachers/group leaders)
this is due to safety reasons, additional people will be turned away

Learning Objective: To develop, consolidate, & articulate an understanding of the practices & developments in surgery in the 19th century

Session Outline: All groups are given 45-minute talks in the Operating Theatre, including an interactive surgical demonstration. After this, groups will have time to ask questions & explore the museum space/exhibits.