About Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum
St Mary's Hospital is home to the Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum. Fleming discovered the antibiotic penicillin at St Mary's Hospital in 1928, a breakthrough that revolutionised medicine and earned him a Nobel Prize.
Visitors to the Museum can see Fleming's laboratory, restored to its 1928 condition, and explore the story of Fleming and the discovery and development of penicillin through displays and video.
Address
Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum,
St Mary's Hospital,
Praed Street,
London,
W2 1NY
Ticket prices
The museum is free to visit, by rebooked appointment only.
Prices last checked Sept 2023
Link to Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum's website
Opening Hours
The museum is open Monday to Friday between 10am and 1pm by advance appointment only. Contact the museum to make an appointment.
The Museum is closed on public holidays and between Christmas and New Year.
Opening hours last checked Sept 2023.
Accessibility
The museum is on the first and second floor up a flight of stairs. There is NO lift access to the museum.
Frequently asked questions
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Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum - Latest News
A small museum in Paddington that celebrates the man who accidentally discovered penicillin is marking its 30th anniversary this month.
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In this, the 90th anniversary of the publication of the discovery of penicillin and the transformation of medical science, what better than to visit the Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum?
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