Museums & Galleries · London
Royal London Hospital Museum
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Photo: E14limehouse (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Exhibits on Joseph Merrick, the 'Elephant Man'
- Forensic medicine showcase on the Whitechapel murders
- History of the hospital since its 1740 foundation
- Artefacts including surgical instruments, uniforms and medals
- Displays on nurses Edith Cavell and Eva Luckes
Medical museum in London, United Kingdom
Practical details
- Open
- Closed Mondays; open Tuesday 10:00am–16:30pm
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access available
From the attraction's own website on 14 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ WiFi
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- Whitechapel 0.2 miles
- Shadwell 0.4 miles
- Bethnal Green 0.5 miles
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