FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE MUSEUM

Florence Nightingale Museum is dedicated to the life and work of the world’s most famous nurse, Florence Nightingale. She was the founder of modern nursing and a female icon of her lifetime. The museum, which is situated inside St. Thomas’s hospital contains archives, personal items, and books that narrate Florence's childhood and experiences. The three pavilions at the museum will take you through the journey of her life, from her childhood to her life as a passionate nurse and campaigner.

Discover the story of the life of Florence Nightingale, one of the greatest Victorians and the founder of modern nursing. The Florence Nightingale museum was made to pay an ode to her for her contribution to nursing to celebrate her achievements. Explore the Florence Nightingale Museum and delve into her remarkable legacy with our Europe tour packages. At the museum, you can see the famous lamp carried by Nightingale during the Crimean War which gave her the nickname 'The Lady with the Lamp'. Furthermore, the museum houses a rare collection of personal items associated with Nightingale like her medicine chest, notes on medicines, and other nursing artifacts.

All these items along with the 800 letters from Florence Nightingale and an important book collection of 284 titles are available for the visitors to see. Some special exhibitions like the ‘Nightingale in 200 Objects, People & Places’ are also organized at the museum. These exhibitions throw light on the leadership and campaigning skills of the iconic female. Learning sessions which include school workshops, family visits, and free learning resources are conducted at various times to foster deeper knowledge about Nightingale's contribution to the world of nursing. A woman of many talents, she is an inspiration to many nurses and campaigners around the globe even today. 

Highlights

• Visit the Florence Nightingale Museum in London and discover the life of Florence Nightingale, the greatest female icon in the field of nursing.
• Get to know about her journey of becoming a passionate nurse and ardent campaigner.
• Explore the famous exhibition at the museum named ‘Nightingale in 200 Objects, People & Places to learn about her leadership qualities.
• See a unique selection of arts and artifacts such as the actual lamp which Nightingale carried during the Crimean War.
• Take a look at the museum’s collection including Nightingale’s pet owl Athena that was her constant companion during her life.
• Catch a glimpse of Nightingale’s medicine chest and her notes on nursing and learn more about the history of her medicines.