Exhibitions

Permanent displays and rotating collections.

The Apothecary's Arsenal

Explore our permanent collection of jars, pestles, mortars, and historic medicinal herbs. Learn how plants were dried, ground, and mixed to create remedies for St Thomas' Hospital patients.

Glass apothecary bottles filled with various herbs and liquids

Instruments of Agony & Cure

A closer look at the terrifying yet ingenious surgical instruments of the 19th century. From amputation saws to early trepanning drills, understand the tactile reality of Victorian surgery.

Antique brass and steel surgical tools