Open House Festival

Florence Nightingale Museum

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Florence Nightingale Museum, 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, SE1 7EP

Our mission is to share the story of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing and the lady with the lamp. Our small but mighty exhibit allows for people to learn and engage with one of the most recognizable national heroes of the Victorian Era. There is fun for all ages with interactive family trails and guided highlights tours throughout the day.

Getting there

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Waterloo, Westminster

Access

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Drop in activities

Sat 14 Sep

10:00–17:00

Drop in: Florence Nightingale Exhibit

Explore the Florence Nightingale Exhibit space as part of the Open House Festival.

11:30–12:00

Drop in: Museum Highlights Tour

Join one of our team for a museum highlights tour showcasing our star objects and sharing background on Nightingale’s life.

15:30–16:00

Drop in: Museum Highlights Tour

Join one of our team for a museum highlights tour showcasing our star objects and sharing background on Nightingale’s life.

About

About Us

The Florence Nightingale Museum celebrates the life and work of the best known figure in nursing history. Visit the museum to celebrate the life of this trailblazing woman; discover all about her affluent childhood, how she fought against her parents’ wishes to become a nurse, her work during the Crimean War and how she campaigned for better healthcare for ordinary people. 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. Make sure to attend one of our guided highlights tours throughout the day.

Online presence

www.florence-nightingale.co.uk

www.facebook.com/florencenightingalemuseum

twitter.com/FNightingaleF/status/1657014517279105024

www.instagram.com/florencemuseum

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