Florence Nightingale Museum

01/09/2026

Quote of the Month

"How inefficient I was in the Crimea! Yet He has raised up Trained Nursing from it."

Florence Nightingale, Private Note, 1898

Nightingale often felt that she had completely failed during the Crimean War, so spent the rest of her life working towards sanitary reform, firstly in the army but later within the general population too. She also worked on building the profession of nursing.

Background image: Watercolour of Scutari Hospital, Orlando Norrie, 1850s, FNM 0018

29/08/2026

What's should I do in September?

Check out the amazing events that are happening at the Florence Nightingale Museum!

https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/whats-on/

25/08/2026

Back by popular demand with a brand new show! Magic lanternists Jeremy and Carolyn Brooker are capturing all the magic of a Victorian Halloween!

When: Monday 26th October Shows will run at 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm, and 8:00pm and last approximately 30 minutes, with an hour after each show to explore the museum.

Book your tickets online at https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/whats-on/

22/08/2026

You asked and we listened. The Florence Nightingale Museum is brighter than ever!

We have added an all-new museum grade lighting system so that the objects in our collection can be better seen by visitors and enhance the overall experience!

20/08/2026

August Collections Highlight

On 13th August, Florence Nightingale passed away quietly in her sleep at 90 years old. A week later on 20th August her funeral took place in Hampshire, near one of her childhood homes, Embley Park.

This postcard shows Nightingale's Tomb at St Margaret's Church, East Wellow, Hampshire. Nightingale did not want a lot of fuss around her funeral and burial.

Her family were initially offered a burial space in Westminster Abbey for her but knowing her wishes were for something much more simple, they chose to bury her along with her parents in the church yard close to Embley Park.

Image: FNM 0809

16/08/2026

Have more fun after-hours at the Florence Nightingale Museum! On the last Thursday of every month we are opened until 8:00pm – with a bar and themed talk available!

On Thursday 27 August – the theme is An Evening with Mary Seacole. Hear her story brought to life in her own words and get the chance to ask her your questions.

The performance stats at 6:30pm and is included in all general admission tickets!

Learn more online at https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/monthly-museum-late-an-evening-with-mary-seacole/

13/08/2026

The 13th August marks the 116th anniversary of Nightingale's death.

For the last few years of her life, Nightingale was once again housebound, with her eyesight failing. The number of visitors that were admitted to her home on South Street, London, were strictly limited to a small number of close family members.

On Saturday 13th August, 1910, Nightingale quietly passed away in her sleep at around 2 o'clock in the afternoon. She was 90 years old.

Today we continue to keep her long legacy alive by telling the story of her life, the work she did during her life and the ongoing impact of this work.

[Image: Photograph of Florence Nightingale in her bedroom at her home on South Street, London, c. 1906. FNM 0449]

10/08/2026

We are so excited to be hosting this amazing show - telling the story of Betsi Cadwaladr! Fresh from its time at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, it is sure to delight, inspire, and and captivate audiences of all ages!

Find out more at https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/daughter-of-bala-the-betsi-cadwaladr-story/

We are bringing the story of Betsi Cadwaladr to the Florence Nightingale museum on Wednesday 30th of September. Of course, Florence played a significant part in her story, and she does make an appearance in our show. There’s some speculation about disagreements between them, which we do explore! But at the end of the day they had a common goal, and we think they understood each other.
Tickets via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daughter-of-bala-the-story-of-betsi-cadwaladr-tickets-1992598131651
This is the full length version of “Betsi” which is showing at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer.
It’s a great show.
Audiences love it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. See you there!

08/08/2026

Here at the museum – we love to bring to light the many accomplishments and contributions made by Florence Nightingale. We plan to celebrate her amazing life on the anniversary of her death – this Thursday 13th August.

There are limited spots available on our Florence Nightingale’s London – Walking Tour running from 11:00am – 1:00pm.

There will be all day Meet Miss Nightingale Performances, here at the museum, at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm.

We will also have members of our team running a Drop-In Object Handling & Data Bracelets at St. Paul’s Cathedral from 10.30-12.00 & 13.00-14.30.

Learn More about these amazing events and book your tickets on the What’s On Page of our website.

https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/whats-on/

06/08/2026

Today - Thursday 6th August marks Jamaican Independence Day and you are invited to join us in celebration of the wonderful British-Jamaican Doctress- Mary Seacole.

The museum is hosting a full day of ‘Meet Mary Seacole’ performances at 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm. As well as a drop-in Mix-a-Medicine activity from 10:00am-4:30pm.

All activities are included in any general admission tickets!

https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/meet-mary-seacole-2/