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Florence Nightingale Museum
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The Florence Nightingale Museum is located at St Thomas' Hospital, which faces the Palace of Westminster across the River Thames in South Bank, central London, England. It is open to the public five days a week, Wednesday to Sunday 10:00am until 5:00pm.
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Florence Nightingale Museum

The Nightingale School, 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7EP, United Kingdom
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The Florence Nightingale Museum is located at St Thomas' Hospital, which faces the Palace of Westminster across the River Thames in South Bank, central London, England. It is open to the public five days a week, Wednesday to Sunday 10:00am until 5:00pm.

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attractions: SEA LIFE London Aquarium, London Eye, The London Dungeon, Shrek's Adventure London, The Paddington Bear Experience, The Graffiti Tunnel, Westminster Bridge, Big Ben, Witness for the Prosecution - County Hall, Mary Seacole Memorial Statue, restaurants: Westminster Kitchen, Mamuska! Restaurant and Bar - Southbank Waterloo, The Strings, Locale Southbank, Illy Caffè, London, Troia Southbank, BrewDog Waterloo, Slug & Lettuce - Waterloo, Draughts - Waterloo, Donabe
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+44 20 7188 4400
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florence-nightingale.co.uk
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Wed10 AM - 5 PMClosed

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Muhammad HaqueMuhammad Haque
The "Lady with the Lamp,” Florence Nightingale, was a pioneer in the medical and nursing fields. The Florence Nightingale Museum at London’s St. Thomas’ Hospital, which Nightingale established in 1860, is a fitting tribute to the pioneering nurse who inspired a new generation of nurses and medical professionals! The museum showcases her pioneering achievements and her legacy to modern-day nursing within the NHS. Visitors can explore Florence Nightingale’s original artifacts, including her writing desk, letters, and photographs from her time in Crimea. Through interactive exhibits and displays, visitors can learn about Florence’s life and work as well as the history of nursing during wartime. One of the most striking exhibitions in the museum is the “Crimean War Gallery.” This section of the museum provides a detailed history of the war and highlights Nightingale’s role in the conflict. Through artifacts and displays, visitors can see how Nightingale and her team of nurses transformed the care of wounded soldiers, reducing the mortality rate from 42% to 2% within a year. The museum also explores Nightingale’s impact on healthcare and nursing, both in Britain and around the world. She is considered the founder of modern nursing and was a pioneer in the development of healthcare policies and practices. Her legacy can be seen in the various exhibitions that showcase her contributions, including her writings on healthcare and sanitation, which continue to shape the nursing profession today. The Florence Nightingale Museum offers a range of educational programs, including workshops and talks, which are aimed at students, healthcare professionals, and the general public. These programs provide a deeper understanding of Nightingale’s life and work and aim to inspire visitors to carry forward her legacy in their own lives and careers. It has an accessible toilet and a baby-changing facility! It requires an admission fee for entry. It is not cheap, costing £12 per adult and £6 each child. The Florence Nightingale Museum relies heavily on donations like this as a nonprofit organisation. However, the admission fee may prevent some people from visiting this excellent museum. It could be perfect to offer more discounts to qualified visitors so that more people can visit this museum to learn about Florence Nightingale’s legacy and history. It is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of nursing and healthcare. It provides a fascinating and educational experience that celebrates the life and achievements of one of the most influential figures in the field. Whether you are a student, healthcare professional, or simply a history buff, the museum is well worth a visit.
Kwok LauKwok Lau
The Florence Nightingale Museum is a small but fascinating museum dedicated to the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of nursing. The museum is located at St Thomas' Hospital in London, which was Nightingale's base during the Crimean War. The museum is divided into three main sections: Nightingale's early life, her work in the Crimea, and her later years. The displays are well-curated and informative, and there are plenty of interactive exhibits that make the museum engaging for visitors of all ages. One of the highlights of the museum is the Nightingale Room, which is furnished as it would have been when Nightingale lived there, and is filled with her personal artifacts. Another highlight of the museum is the "Nightingale's Notes on Nursing" exhibition. This exhibition tells the story of how Nightingale's book revolutionized the practice of nursing. The exhibition includes a copy of the original book, as well as a number of other artifacts related to Nightingale's work. The Florence Nightingale Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of nursing or the life of Florence Nightingale. The museum is small, but it is packed with information and exhibits that will make you appreciate Nightingale's contributions to the world.
ShubhamShubham
We came with our 5 year old as she’s super interested in healthcare. While the museum is great with artifacts - very poor story telling or guide in the pictures or artifacts. There is no sense of flow or story telling. To top it up, the lady at the entrance didn’t offer my little one the trail map to actually have an activity while we saw other kids with one. We had to go back to ask - and we were only 5 people in the museum so she couldn’t have said it was too crowded or anything. Such a pity that a great museum that it could be it isn’t. Edit: we spent £45 in the shop and the same lady “conveniently forgot to give us the free book that you get on spending £35!” At the end we realized she didn’t service us properly on purpose - can’t think of anything else apart from “we weren’t her regular customer type”!
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The "Lady with the Lamp,” Florence Nightingale, was a pioneer in the medical and nursing fields. The Florence Nightingale Museum at London’s St. Thomas’ Hospital, which Nightingale established in 1860, is a fitting tribute to the pioneering nurse who inspired a new generation of nurses and medical professionals! The museum showcases her pioneering achievements and her legacy to modern-day nursing within the NHS. Visitors can explore Florence Nightingale’s original artifacts, including her writing desk, letters, and photographs from her time in Crimea. Through interactive exhibits and displays, visitors can learn about Florence’s life and work as well as the history of nursing during wartime. One of the most striking exhibitions in the museum is the “Crimean War Gallery.” This section of the museum provides a detailed history of the war and highlights Nightingale’s role in the conflict. Through artifacts and displays, visitors can see how Nightingale and her team of nurses transformed the care of wounded soldiers, reducing the mortality rate from 42% to 2% within a year. The museum also explores Nightingale’s impact on healthcare and nursing, both in Britain and around the world. She is considered the founder of modern nursing and was a pioneer in the development of healthcare policies and practices. Her legacy can be seen in the various exhibitions that showcase her contributions, including her writings on healthcare and sanitation, which continue to shape the nursing profession today. The Florence Nightingale Museum offers a range of educational programs, including workshops and talks, which are aimed at students, healthcare professionals, and the general public. These programs provide a deeper understanding of Nightingale’s life and work and aim to inspire visitors to carry forward her legacy in their own lives and careers. It has an accessible toilet and a baby-changing facility! It requires an admission fee for entry. It is not cheap, costing £12 per adult and £6 each child. The Florence Nightingale Museum relies heavily on donations like this as a nonprofit organisation. However, the admission fee may prevent some people from visiting this excellent museum. It could be perfect to offer more discounts to qualified visitors so that more people can visit this museum to learn about Florence Nightingale’s legacy and history. It is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of nursing and healthcare. It provides a fascinating and educational experience that celebrates the life and achievements of one of the most influential figures in the field. Whether you are a student, healthcare professional, or simply a history buff, the museum is well worth a visit.
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The Florence Nightingale Museum is a small but fascinating museum dedicated to the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of nursing. The museum is located at St Thomas' Hospital in London, which was Nightingale's base during the Crimean War. The museum is divided into three main sections: Nightingale's early life, her work in the Crimea, and her later years. The displays are well-curated and informative, and there are plenty of interactive exhibits that make the museum engaging for visitors of all ages. One of the highlights of the museum is the Nightingale Room, which is furnished as it would have been when Nightingale lived there, and is filled with her personal artifacts. Another highlight of the museum is the "Nightingale's Notes on Nursing" exhibition. This exhibition tells the story of how Nightingale's book revolutionized the practice of nursing. The exhibition includes a copy of the original book, as well as a number of other artifacts related to Nightingale's work. The Florence Nightingale Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of nursing or the life of Florence Nightingale. The museum is small, but it is packed with information and exhibits that will make you appreciate Nightingale's contributions to the world.
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We came with our 5 year old as she’s super interested in healthcare. While the museum is great with artifacts - very poor story telling or guide in the pictures or artifacts. There is no sense of flow or story telling. To top it up, the lady at the entrance didn’t offer my little one the trail map to actually have an activity while we saw other kids with one. We had to go back to ask - and we were only 5 people in the museum so she couldn’t have said it was too crowded or anything. Such a pity that a great museum that it could be it isn’t. Edit: we spent £45 in the shop and the same lady “conveniently forgot to give us the free book that you get on spending £35!” At the end we realized she didn’t service us properly on purpose - can’t think of anything else apart from “we weren’t her regular customer type”!
Shubham

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The "Lady with the Lamp,” Florence Nightingale, was a pioneer in the medical and nursing fields. The Florence Nightingale Museum at London’s St. Thomas’ Hospital, which Nightingale established in 1860, is a fitting tribute to the pioneering nurse who inspired a new generation of nurses and medical professionals!

The museum showcases her pioneering achievements and her legacy to modern-day nursing within the NHS. Visitors can explore Florence Nightingale’s original artifacts, including her writing desk, letters, and photographs from her time in Crimea. Through interactive exhibits and displays, visitors can learn about Florence’s life and work as well as the history of nursing during wartime. One of the most striking exhibitions in the museum is the “Crimean War Gallery.” This section of the museum provides a detailed history of the war and highlights Nightingale’s role in the conflict. Through artifacts and displays, visitors can see how Nightingale and her team of nurses transformed the care of wounded soldiers, reducing the mortality rate from 42% to 2% within a year.

The museum also explores Nightingale’s impact on healthcare and nursing, both in Britain and around the world. She is considered the founder of modern nursing and was a pioneer in the development of healthcare policies and practices. Her legacy can be seen in the various exhibitions that showcase her contributions, including her writings on healthcare and sanitation, which continue to shape the nursing profession today.

The Florence Nightingale Museum offers a range of educational programs, including workshops and talks, which are aimed at students, healthcare professionals, and the general public. These programs provide a deeper understanding of Nightingale’s life and work and aim to inspire visitors to carry forward her legacy in their own lives and careers.

It has an accessible toilet and a baby-changing facility! It requires an admission fee for entry. It is not cheap, costing £12 per adult and £6 each child. The Florence Nightingale Museum relies heavily on donations like this as a nonprofit organisation. However, the admission fee may prevent some people from visiting this excellent museum. It could be perfect to offer more discounts to qualified visitors so that more people can visit this museum to learn about Florence Nightingale’s legacy and history.

It is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of nursing and healthcare. It provides a fascinating and educational experience that celebrates the life and achievements of one of the most influential figures in the field. Whether you are a student, healthcare professional, or simply a history buff, the museum is well...

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The Florence Nightingale Museum is a small but fascinating museum dedicated to the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of nursing. The museum is located at St Thomas' Hospital in London, which was Nightingale's base during the Crimean War.

The museum is divided into three main sections: Nightingale's early life, her work in the Crimea, and her later years. The displays are well-curated and informative, and there are plenty of interactive exhibits that make the museum engaging for visitors of all ages.

One of the highlights of the museum is the Nightingale Room, which is furnished as it would have been when Nightingale lived there, and is filled with her personal artifacts.

Another highlight of the museum is the "Nightingale's Notes on Nursing" exhibition. This exhibition tells the story of how Nightingale's book revolutionized the practice of nursing. The exhibition includes a copy of the original book, as well as a number of other artifacts related to Nightingale's work.

The Florence Nightingale Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of nursing or the life of Florence Nightingale. The museum is small, but it is packed with information and exhibits that will make you appreciate Nightingale's contributions...

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The Florence Nightingale Museum, located in London, celebrates the life and legacy of the pioneering nurse Florence Nightingale. Situated on the grounds of St. Thomas’ Hospital, it houses an extensive collection of artifacts, including her personal letters, medical equipment, and the iconic lamp she carried during the Crimean War. The museum delves into her contributions to modern nursing, public health, and hospital sanitation. Exhibits chronicle her early life, groundbreaking work during the war, and subsequent efforts in establishing professional nursing education. Interactive displays and multimedia presentations offer an engaging learning experience for visitors of all ages. The museum not only honors Nightingale’s remarkable achievements but also underscores the enduring importance of nursing and healthcare reform, inspiring future generations of medical...

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