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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
Contact telephone: 02071884400
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Current Events

May Half-Term Cat Bookmark Craft
Tue 27 May to Sunday 1 June Florence Nightingale Museum 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London
Florence Nightingale’s London Walking Tour
Thursday 5 June Florence Nightingale Museum 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London
Special Topics Talks – The Soyer Stove at the FNM
Thursday 12 June Florence Nightingale Museum 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London
Free Stitch ‘n Stem – Stem Cell Embroidery Workshop
Wednesday 18 June Florence Nightingale Museum 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London
Armed Forces Day with GSTT
Wednesday 25 June Florence Nightingale Museum 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London
Florence Nightingale’s London Walking Tour
Friday 4 July Florence Nightingale Museum 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London
Special Topics Talk – Surgical Box at the FNM
Sunday 13 July Florence Nightingale Museum 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London
Meet Miss Nightingale - Special Summer Performances - at FNM
Saturday 26 July Florence Nightingale Museum 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London
National Sisters Day Museum Talk & Tour at the FNM
Sunday 3 August Florence Nightingale Museum 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London
Object Handling with the Old Operating Theatre and Herb Garret at FNM
Tuesday 5 August Florence Nightingale Museum 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London