The Florence Nightingale Museum uncovers the life and work of the world’s most famous nurse.

Travel through three pavilions to relive Florence’s childhood, understand her experiences in the Crimean War and discover how she pioneered modern nursing practice. Her story is brought to life through unique collections, interactive displays and art installations

Located within St Thomas’ Hospital, just off Westminster Bridge, the museum was opened in 1989 and now forms a key part of London’s medical heritage. The collection consists of personal material associated with Florence Nightingale, items relating to the Crimean War and nursing artefacts. The museum archives include approximately 800 letters from Florence Nightingale and an important rare book collection of 284 titles.

This October and November 2020, the team also have a very special set of objects in house - a pair of unpublished private photographs of Florence Nightingale – perhaps the last to be taken of the nursing pioneer. These can now be seen at the museum throughout October and November, alongside other keepsakes from her life - for further details, please see here.