Florence Nightingale Museum
Visit the Florence Nightingale Museum and learn about how Florence Nightingale made history and became known as ‘The Lady with the Lamp’.
£6
Location
London
London
Duration
1.5 hours
1.5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Instant confirmation
Operator
Florence Nightingale Museum
Florence Nightingale Museum
About this experience
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 discover all about Florence’s childhood as a daughter in 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 actual 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 demonstrating how Nightingale’s leadership and campaigning skills still inspire women today, ‘Nightingale in 200 Objects, People & Places’.
Highlights
- Meet her pet owl, Athena.
- See the medicine chest she used in the Crimean War.
- Discover all about one of our greatest Victorians and a female icon.
- See the light Florence carried to become known as The Lady With The Lamp.
- Find out about her campaigning work, improving health conditions for ordinary people.
What's included
- Entrance to the Florence Nightingale Museum
- Entry to the Spanish Flu exhibition
- Live guide
Not included
- Food and beverages
Frequently asked questions
Schedule
Days of operation: Tuesday to Sunday
Start time: 10am - 5pm (last entry 4:30pm)
Address: Florence Nightingale Museum, 2 Lambeth Palace Road, Lambeth, London, SE1 7EW
Closures:
24th – 28th Dec 2026: Closed
29th – Wed 30th Dec 2026: 10am-5pm (last admission 4.30pm)
31st Dec 2026 – 1st Jan 2027: Closed
2nd Jan 2027: 10am-5pm (last admission 4.30pm)
Please note:
The Museum is a short walk from Waterloo tube/station and Westminster tube. We are located in the grounds of St Thomas’ Hospital (on the corner of Westminster Bridge and Lambeth Palace Road) and you can reach us via the pavement to the hospital car park level.
Due to security restrictions, we regret that we cannot store large bags or suitcases at the Museum during your visit. We recommend using lockers and storage sites in the local area, such as at Waterloo Station for large bags.
Once booked, this tour cannot be cancelled.
