Florence Nightingale Museum

Florence Nightingale became a living legend as the 'Lady with the Lamp'. She led the nurses caring for thousands of soldiers during the Crimean War and helped save the British army from medical disaster. The Museum is a short walk from the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and attractions along the South Bank. We are located in the grounds of St Thomas’ Hospital, at parking level. Visit London and its famous attractions in an open top bus tours and enjoy the hop on and hop off during your tour.

London has some of the best museums in the world that provides the learning with fun to children.The Museum holds a unique collection of artifacts and is the only place where you can learn the full story of this remarkable woman.

The Museum is independent and has over 2000 artifacts owned by and associated with Florence Nightingale, the Crimean War, nursing and Florence Nightingales legacy. It is located on the site of the original Nightingale Training School for Nurses, at St Thomas’ Hospital on London’s vibrant South Bank

The Collection Highlights of Florence Nightingale Museum includes the Florence’s slate she used as a child, her pet owl Athena, to the Turkish lantern used in the Crimean War, the collection spans the life of Florence Nightingale, the Crimean War and Florence’s nursing legacy up to the present day. You can also know about Mary Seacole, Crimean War and The Victorians.

The Florence Nightingale Museum is committed to representing and working with a true reflection of London's communities. They run dynamic, engaging and educational community projects.

London sightseeing with children to the Florence Nightingale Museum will be an excited and a entertaining journey for children also. Florence Nightingale Museum also has a kids zone. Here they can find everything about Florence Nightingale and play the games.


Visitor Information:


Opening times

Daily 10.00 – 17.00

Admission prices

Adult £5.80
Child £4.80
Concession £4.80
Family £16.00 (two adults and up to five children)
The cost includes a free audio tour for adults and children

Group booking admission prices

Groups of over 15 are required to book their visit to the museum. We only accept group bookings after 2pm.

If you are visiting with a pre-booked group of 15 or more, we offer discounted admission

Adults £4.80
Concessions £4.00
Children £2.90 

Visitors can hear Florence’s story in her own words through audio hot spots around the museum. The audio tour is included in the admission price. An introduction to the museum for your group costs £50.