Florence Nightingale Museum Tour Highlights
Step into the Florence Nightingale Museum in London and discover all about one of the greatest Victorians & female icons - Nightingale
See the lamp Nightingale carried during the Crimean War, earning her the name "The Lady With The Lamp"
Get to know how Nightingale built the foundation of modern nursing and healthcare
Take a look at Nightingale's medicine chest and her Notes on Nursing
Discover all about her affluent childhood and how she went on to pursue her passion for nursing
Florence Nightingale Museum Tour Overview
Activity Location: Gassiot House, St Thomas Hospital 2 Lambeth Palace Road London SE1 7EW
Activity Duration: 2 hours (Approx)
Operating Hours: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
About Florence Nightingale Museum Tour:
Enter the Florence Nightingale Museum to discover the life story of Nightingale - one of the greatest Victorians and the founder of modern nursing and healthcare. See the beautiful lamps she used to carry around during the times of the Crimean War. Have a fun time here exploring with your friends and make your time worth the while.
About the Activity:
- Step into this spacious museum and grab the opportunity to know all about the Nightingale.
- Get to know the story behind one of the greatest Victorians of all time, that is- Nightingale.
- Learn how she built the foundation of modern nursing and healthcare.
- Know more about her legacy and learn the history of her medicines.
- See the iconic lamp she used to carry around during the tragic time of the Crimean War.
- See her medicine chest along with the popular- "Notes on Nursing".
- Witness the beauty of her owl pet whose name was- Athena.
How to Reach?
The meeting location, Florence Nightingale Museum, is 1.7 km away from the main city of London. You can easily hire a cab or rent a vehicle to get there, it will be about 7 minutes drive from the city centre of London.
- Nearest Bus Stand: The nearest bus stand to the museum is St. Thomas Hospital/ A&E Department (Stop C) at a distance of 90 meters.
- Nearest Subway Station: The nearest subway station to the Florence Nightingale Museum is Waterloo at a distance of 643 meters.
- Nearest Airport: The nearest airport to the museum is the London City Airport at a distance of 15 km.
Don't Miss:
After admiring the night museum in London, You should checkout & book Buckingham Palace Tickets, Tower Of London Tickets and Tower Bridge Tickets.
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Entry ticket to Florence Nightingale Museum
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Know Before You Go for Florence Nightingale Museum Tour
- Infants aged 4 years and below can go free of charge, children of age 5-16 years will be charged on a child price basis, and participants of 17+ years will be charged as per adult prices.
- The Museum is fully accessible for wheelchair users and has a wheelchair accessible toilet.
- We welcome guide, hearing and assistance dogs in all areas of the museum.
- Large print of highlights of the collection is available on request.
- All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival and entry.
Accessibility Options for Florence Nightingale Museum Tour
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Service Animal Allowed