Florence Nightingale Museum, London

Name: Florence Nightingale Museum
Address: 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London, SE1 7EW, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7188 4400

#1070 among attractions in London

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Florence Nightingale Museum is located at St Thomas' Hospital, which faces the Palace of Westminster across the River Thames in South Bank, central London, England. It is open to the public seven days a week. It reopened on 12 May 2010 following an extensive £1.4m refurbishment. ()

Established: 1989 (35 years ago)Coordinates: 51°30'1"N, 0°7'5"W

Address

2 Lambeth Palace RdLambeth (Bishop's)London SE1 7EW United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7188 4400

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Day trips

Florence Nightingale Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, London Dungeon, Westminster Bridge.

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Bridge
Westminster Bridge, London
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Park, Garden
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Park
New Palace Yard, London
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Florence Nightingale Museum open?

Florence Nightingale Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Florence Nightingale Museum?

Nearby attractions include Statue of Mary Seacole, London (1 min walk), Statue of Edward VI, London (2 min walk), Revolving Torsion, London (2 min walk), South Bank Lion, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Florence Nightingale Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Florence Nightingale Museum:

Ferry

Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (7 min walk)
London Eye - Waterloo Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (7 min walk)

Metro

Lambeth North • Lines: Bakerloo (7 min walk)
Waterloo • Lines: Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo & City (8 min walk)

Train

London Waterloo (8 min walk)
Waterloo East (13 min walk)

Bus

Waterloo Station / Mepham Street • Lines: 243 (9 min walk)
Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road • Lines: 26 (10 min walk)