Family Activities

11am - 3pm free drop-in sessions, no pre-booking required. 

If you would also like to visit the Hunterian Museum, you can book a free ticket below

Suitable age: 5+ (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)

Join the Hunterian Museum and the Old Operating Theatre for a fun day of activities! 

The outreach team from the Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garrett - the oldest surviving operating theatre in Europe - are bringing some of their handling collection to the Royal College of Surgeons. Handle some of the objects used in medicine, and create sweet-smelling bags of herbs to take away.

Step back in time as you explore fascinating 18th- and 19th-century surgical instruments, try your hand at tying essential surgical knots, and uncover the wonders of the human body with hands-on anatomy models. 

With interactive experiences for all ages, it’s the perfect way to combine learning and excitement for the whole family!

Royal College of Surgeons of England, 38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London. WC2A 3PE