Britain's What's On Event Guide
Florence Nightingale Museum
The Florence Nightingale Museum celebrates the life and work of the best known figure in nursing history.
Hours are Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Did you know Florence Nightingale was the first female member of the Royal Statistical Society? That she owned over 60 cats throughout her life and had a pet owl called Athena? Do you know why she was called Florence?
Nightingale was the founder of modern nursing, was one of our greatest Victorians and a female icon in her own lifetime. She is still an inspiration to nurses around the globe. The museum to celebrates her life and contributions, as well as all nurses: past, present, and future.
With an impressive collection, 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. Learn the story of her life and maybe even have a chance to meet her in person.
Boasting a wide range of events and revolving temporary exhibits there is something for everyone.
Florence Nightingale Museum
2 Lambeth Palace Road,
London, SE1 7EP
Current Events
Flight of the Wild Swan – An Afternoon with Melissa Pritchard
2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London Thu 19 September
2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London Thu 19 September
Florence Nightingale Museum at the Bermondsey Street Festival
Bermondsey St, London Sat 21 September
Bermondsey St, London Sat 21 September
Florence Nightingale Museum at the Anatomy and Beyond Conference II
Gordon Museum of Pathology - Hodgkin Bldg, Newcomen St, London Thu 3 October
Gordon Museum of Pathology - Hodgkin Bldg, Newcomen St, London Thu 3 October
Florence Nightingale’s London – Walking Tour
***REMINDER*** This event does NOT start at the Florence Nightingale Museum. The tour group will meet outside the BMW showroom dealership (70 Park Lane, London, ) Sun 6 October
***REMINDER*** This event does NOT start at the Florence Nightingale Museum. The tour group will meet outside the BMW showroom dealership (70 Park Lane, London, ) Sun 6 October
The Story of Britain’s Black Nurses – Author Event & Performance
2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London Sat 12 October
2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London Sat 12 October
Museum Late: The Story of Britain’s Black Nurses Author Event
2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London Sat 12 October
2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London Sat 12 October
Vlad & the Florence Nightingale Adventure - Author & Illustrator Event
2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London Sat 26 October
2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London Sat 26 October
October Half-Term Jimmy: A Tortoise’s Guide to Scutari Hospital /Craft
2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London Sat 26 Oct to Sun 3 November
2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London Sat 26 Oct to Sun 3 November
Wild Life Drawing Event: Therapy Dogs (Two Session Available)
2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London Mon 28 October
2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London Mon 28 October