As a registered charity (Lord Brock Trust, no: 1155078), the Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret generates income from museum admissions, group visits, events, and our museum shop, all of which is invested back into the upkeep of this historic space, its collection and exciting programming.
These are the ways in which you can support us:
Do you enjoy the work that we do? Then we have an exciting new Friends scheme for you. For a set amount of money each year, not only will you be supporting the museum, but you will also receive exclusive benefits.
As a registered charity (no: 1155078), the museum generates income from admissions, events and our shop, all of which is invested back into the upkeep of this historic space, its collection and exciting programming. Help us secure the long-term future of the museum by making a one-off or regular donation.
Explore our online shop to discover our fun, varied, and exclusive range featuring local artists. If you are looking for the perfect quirky gift to surprise yourself or someone else, we have it! Our shop was Highly Commended in the 2020 Museum + Heritage Awards and shortlisted again in 2022.
As a small museum, we are grateful to the help of a small team of volunteers who provide addition support in a variety of roles. We like to think volunteering with us is a unique, rewarding and enjoyable experience, so take a look at what opportunities are available.
Explore the Museum from the comfort of your own home with our virtual tour. Starting in St Thomas’ Street, you will enter St Thomas’ Church, once part of the old St Thomas’ Hospital. After heading up our 52-step spiral staircase, the tour takes you into the Museum itself which is located in the roof space of the Church.
We are opened to the public every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
You can purchase your tickets in advance, or at the desk upon arrival subject to availability.
As a registered charity, the love and support we get from our friends and followers is incredibly valuable in helping us preserve our historic space and provide the services we offer. Liking, commenting on, sharing our posts, leaving us a review, or recommending us to a friend, are all ways you can help support us.
The museums provides important learning resources regarding the history of medicine through the stories found at Old St Thomas’ Hospital in London Bridge. We have a number of history blog posts, educational resources, and even games that are freely available for everyone to explore on our website.