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Nothing makes us happier than reading your kind words! Thank you for your support! …… #oldoperatingtheatre #oldop #oldoptheatre #oldoperatingtheatremuseum #londonmuseum #museum #museumlovers #teamlondonbridge #londonbridge #review #visitorfeedback #v… instagr.am/p/DCwC4sUIuge/

Join us tomorrow evening at 6 PM for a friendly and relaxed life drawing session focused around the interplay between art and the study of medical anatomy through the ages. Suitable for all skill levels: find out more info/book your tickets at the link… instagr.am/p/DCwZnS9NzqP/

#ontour Visited the fab The Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret Found info abt Florence Nightingale’s school where Rebecca Strong, our 1st matron, was trained. Joseph Lister features as does Dr Richard Mead who worked to prevent #smallpox which is of course the subject of our current exhibition 🥰

Get ready for a moody November #MondayChallenge! 🧩 This week’s puzzle is a striking view of our anatomy bay window, featuring our ever-watchful skeleton, Mildred, and a row of dark, polished apothecary bottles. With the autumn light casting a subtle glo… instagr.am/p/DCykHDQPtsd/

We have a limited number of these Victorian Christmas cards up for sale in the #OldOpShop! The first Christmas card was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole in 1843, the same publication year of 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. Find out more and pick… instagr.am/p/DCzANpwR2fk/

Temporary Exhibition Highlight ✨Step into the mystical world of "Echoes of Light", a breathtaking installation by Latvian artist Atis Jākobsons (@atisjakobsons). Crafted from silk and fabric, this work shimmers with ethereal figures that ripple like moo… instagr.am/p/DC1dgEkRwyS/

The holiday season is fast approaching, which means it's time for you to buy your loved ones what they've always wanted: a uterus plushie!! You can support a registered charity *and* finally own the soft plush uterus of your dreams! Find them now in th… instagr.am/p/DC1k8VbxUzI/

Introducing "Acid: Carbol"—the go-to antiseptic for Victorian surgeons! 🧴💚 Housed in a striking green bottle with elegant ridges, this powerful carbolic acid was essential for disinfecting wounds and surgical instruments. Pioneered by the renowned su… instagr.am/p/DC34O9fNhWi/

If you're looking to gift some toys and games this winter but you want something a little bit different, may we recommend the #OldOpShop? Inspired by our own medical collection, we have goodies for all ages, and every purchase supports the museum! Follo… instagr.am/p/DC4J7VyRe7X/

Say hello to Pil: Morph: Hyd—the Victorian era’s potent painkiller! 💊 Inside this apothecary bottle was "Pilula Morphinae Hydrochloridum", or hydrochloride of morphine pills. Known for its powerful pain-relieving effects, this was the go-to for severe a… instagr.am/p/DC6YN_lvLrH/

🎄 Ready to get into the Christmas spirit? The Old Op Shop is here to help! Check out our new range of handmade Christmas tree ornaments, available in store now. Visit us during our opening hours on Thursday to Sunday to pick up a beautiful new orname… instagr.am/p/DC6uyYrRID9/

🎄 ❄️ What's On this December at The Old Operating Theatre! With 2025 fast approaching, check out all of the ways you can get involved before we close for the Holiday season. 🔗 Book now via the link in bio . . . . . #MuseumEvents #MedHist #ObjectHan… instagr.am/p/DC835OuNSzn/

🛒 🎁 Museum Shop Sunday is back, just in time for some holiday shopping! Visit us instore or online this Sunday to get 20% off across our wonderful museum shop. Including signed books, handmade Christmas ornaments, and much more. All sales support t… instagr.am/p/DC9Te0zRgEo/

🎁 🛒 Today is the day! Visit us instore or online to get 20% off shop-wide. A perfect opportunity to get ahead of that holiday shopping. All sales support the museum as a registered charity. 🔗 Visit our online shop via link in bio . . . . . #Muse… instagr.am/p/DDCBdOUPhJ4/

Mistress Willow Riddle is back! On December 21st you can come and meet our Herbal Woman Mistress Willow Riddell! Through a range of multi-sensory activities, you can discover more about herbalism in the 18th century. You can even make your very own po… instagr.am/p/DDCpkrSIVCt/

Temporary Exhibition Highlight 🌊 Embark on a sensory journey with Algae-Based Objects, a stunning work by Latvian artist Elina Zunde (@elinazunde). Crafted from Baltic Sea seaweed, Elina’s *bioplastic* creations explore the deep-rooted connections betwe… instagr.am/p/DDEe0D6NBat/

🛒🎄 With Christmas only a few weeks away, we want to make sure our Old Op Elves get your gifts to you in time! We have updated our cut-off dates, so get shopping before it's too late 🛒 All sales from our shop supports the museum as a registered cha… instagr.am/p/DDHfygRRyTc/

🔪 💉 Join us this December for 'Cutting Edge: How Objects Shaped Modern Medicine', a talk by Dr Carol Cooper. Copies of 'The History of Medicine in Twelve Objects' available for purchase and signing, just in time for Christmas! 🗓️ 11th December 2024… instagr.am/p/DDH7aPov5Yi/

Between the 23rd December 2024 and the 1st January 2025 the Museum will close for the festive season. Our first open day will be the 2nd January 2025. ….. #oot #oldoperatingtheatre #oldoperatingtheatremuseum #museumclosure #museumclosed #festiveclosure… instagr.am/p/DDKg_hcIzg4/

Don't forget to drop by this Wed, 11-3 for #halfterm fun with us &: ✨Old Operating Theatre ✨Royal College of Nursing ✨Hunterian Museum ✨Museum of the Order of St John ✨Association of Anaesthetists Association of Anaesthetists Museum of the Order of St John Hunterian Museum London Royal College of Nursing Libraries The Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret