Royal College of Physicians Museum

The Royal College of Physicians Museum tells the story of England's oldest medical college, founded by royal charter in 1518, through portraits, historic medical objects, books and a changing temporary exhibition. The museum sits inside Sir Denys Lasdun's Grade I listed modernist headquarters, and the central Lasdun Hall with its floating staircase is worth a look in its own right. Visitors can also see the Medicinal Garden when it is open. Admission is free for self-guided visits during weekday opening hours, and the museum runs free monthly taster tours and evening lates that suit curious older children and teenagers. Families with a school group can book school visits, and the museum runs hands-on children's workshops during the year. Some rooms are used for private events on certain days, so it is worth checking the closure dates before travelling.