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Florence Nightingale Museum

A great rainy-day museum in Greater London

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Today: light rain · 16°C

A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration

Wet weather
A rainy-day pick
Setting
Indoor
Entry
Free / cheap · GBP
Who for
Ages 6–12

The Florence Nightingale Museum, located at St Thomas' Hospital in London, is dedicated to the life and work of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The museum's exhibits cover her Victorian childhood, experiences during the Crimean War, and her advocacy for health reform. Highlights include personal items such as her writing slate, pet owl Athena, and her medicine chest from the Crimean War. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, with last entry at 4:30 pm. Admission fees are £12 for adults, £10 for concessions, and £7 for students. Children under 16 are £6, and under 4s enter free. Tickets are valid for a whole year. The museum is located at 2 Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7EP, United Kingdom.

Area:Greater London

What parents should know

The Florence Nightingale Museum, located at St Thomas' Hospital in London, is dedicated to the life and work of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

Getting there

Public Transport Access

The museum is accessible via Waterloo and Westminster Underground stations, both a short walk away.

General

Opening Hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; last entry at 4:30 pm.

Cost

Admission Fees

Adults £12, concessions £10, students £7; children under 16 £6; under 4s free.