The Royal London Hospital Museum — Attraction in London

Museum seems to unfortunately be permanently closed. Went to see The Elephant Man Skeleton but the church housing the museum is under construction with the museum entrance on Newark Street gated and boarded up :(

'The objects formerly on display are now accessible for research at Barts Health NHS Trust Archives, alongside over 1,000 other objects from the Royal London Hospital collections, the Royal London Hospital archives, and the many other archive and object collections we hold, including archives of over 30 current and former hospitals. (The cast of the skeleton of Joseph Merrick, was on loan from the medical school and has been returned to them). Researchers including League members, current and former nurses, and members of the public can search our catalogue online to identify objects of interest and contact us to make an...

This is one of those gems that London has so many of but which few people get to see. It isn't a huge museum but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in interest. You can trace the fascinating history of the hospital itself. But it also has exhibits on the so-called "Elephant Man" Joseph Merrick and a small display on the Jack the Ripper murders which took place in the locality. It can be a bit tricky to find as it is located in the back streets behind the hospital. But, once you have found it you'll be...

Small museum dedicated to the history of the Royal London. Some great displays on the history of nursing and their most famous resident Joseph Merrick - The Elephant Man. Take the time to watch some...