Florence Nightingale was the founder of modern nursing, one of our greatest Victorians, and a female icon in her own lifetime. Explore the museum to learn all about Florence's childhood as the daughter of a wealthy family; how she fought to become a nurse against her parents' wishes; her work during the Crimean War; and how she campaigned for better healthcare for ordinary people. See the royal lamp she carried, which earned her the nickname "The Lady With The Lamp," meet her pet owl, and see her medicine chest. Florence was almost as famous as Queen Victoria in her own lifetime, and she is still celebrated today; she even has an asteroid named after her!
You can still visit our exhibition that demonstrates how Nightingale's leadership and campaigning skills still inspire women today, 'Nightingale in 200 Objects, People and Places'.
Notes: - Opening days: Wednesday to Sunday
- Starting time: 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4:30pm)
Please note: once booked, this tour cannot be cancelled.
The museum is a short walk from Waterloo Underground Station and Westminster Underground Station. We are located on the grounds of St. Thomas' Hospital (at the corner of Westminster Bridge and Lambeth Palace Road), and you can reach us via the sidewalk to the hospital car park.
- Due to security restrictions, we regret to inform you that we cannot store large bags or suitcases at the Museum during your visit. We recommend using lockers and left luggage facilities nearby, such as at Waterloo Station, for large bags.
Highlights
See the light that Florence carried and became known as The Lady of the Lamp.
Discover everything about one of our greatest Victorian women and a female icon.
See the medicine cabinet she used in the Crimean War.
Learn more about her campaign work to improve the health of ordinary people.
Não há devolução para este serviço. Se o passeio for cancelado pelo operador devido a circunstâncias imprevistas, será efetuado reembolso total.
General Rules
- Opening days: Wednesday to Sunday - Starting time: 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4:30pm)
Please note: once booked, this tour cannot be cancelled. The museum is a short walk from Waterloo Underground Station and Westminster Underground Station. We're located on the grounds of St. Thomas' Hospital (at the corner of Westminster Bridge and Lambeth Palace Road), and you can reach us via the sidewalk to the hospital parking lot. - Due to security restrictions, we regret to inform you that we cannot store large bags or suitcases at the Museum during your visit. We recommend using nearby lockers and left-luggage facilities, such as those at Waterloo Station, for large bags.
