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Alexander Fleming Museum

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Museum telling the story of Fleming's Nobel prize-winning discovery of the antibiotic, penicillin. People often mention museum, Fleming, discovery, small, Alexander, visit, worth, nice, find, hospital,


Address

Praed St, London W2 1NY, United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 3312 6528

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (93 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 1 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 1 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 AM to 1 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 1 PM

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  • 5/5 Mike Han-Po T. 6 years ago on Google
    小而美的博物館,座落在醫院內部,紀念在此發現抗生素的佛萊明。全票4磅,學生票2磅,有展覽員互動式的解說(非常活潑好玩)、影片,與靜態展示。整個逛下來要40-60分鐘。 The entrance is a bit difficult to find, buried in the hospital complex. But once inside you'll find the three-stories museum is a fine little gem. The exhibitions are dated yet informative and well preserved, and the staff go out of their way to give you an immersive experience! Fees are 4lb./pp (2lb./pp for students). Reserve 45 minutes to hear the full performance-style story and watch a video on the history of Alexander Fleming and the discovery of Penicillin.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrian H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The museum is located in the St Mary's Hospital entering through the entrance of the Cambridge building, the entrance cost £ 4 which is worth it if one is related to science or medicine It is located in the same place where A.Fleming had the laboratory, restored as it was in 1928 with all the original elements There is a projection of about 10 minutes with a bad audio and without subtitles or in English or Spanish where it tells the story of the discovery, then it goes to a room where it is written and with additional information what was seen and finally goes to the laboratory , which is very small, will be 4x4 as much, here you can not take pictures, I do not know why It's really worth it and the hospital environment is wonderful (Original) El museo se encuentra en el St Mary’s Hospital ingresando por la entrada del edificio Cambridge, la entrada cuesta £4 que valen la pena si uno está relacionado con la ciencia o medicina Está ubicado en el mismo lugar donde A.Fleming tenía el laboratorio, restaurado a como estaba en 1928 con todos los elementos originales Hay una proyección de unos 10 minutos con un mal audio y sin subtítulos ni en inglés ni castellano donde cuenta la historia del descubrimiento, luego se pasa a una sala donde está escrito y con información adicional lo que se vio y por último se va al laboratorio, el cual es muy pequeño, será de 4x4 como mucho, acá no se puede sacar fotos, no se por que Vale mucho la pena y el entorno del hospital es una maravilla
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandy M. 1 year ago on Google
    Kevin Brown author of Penicillin Man is the Curator and founder of the museum. We had a short presentation from Kevin, ably assisted by Ruth. We learned about Alexander Fleming discovery and determination to get mass production of the drug, to same millions of lives. Subsequent drugs were developed to attack other killer diseases like Sepsis. Then we watched the video with videos photos which brought it all to life. Educational and entertaining.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Roger B. 1 year ago on Google
    135A Praed Street is a grimy door to an upstairs garret on wrong side of the road. After following a blue sign on the hospital, we wandered around St Mary’s Hospital speaking to hospital staff who had noooo idea about any museum. Suggest you give this a big miss.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 James T. 1 year ago on Google
    Disappointed to arrive at the Fleming Museum only to find a rather old and weathered looking note in the window telling us the museum was closed until further notice. It would have saved us a morning in London had this been indicated on the museum website.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tor C. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice to see. Very small but the guided tour and video is informative. You are not supposed to take photos of the laboratory, but I guess people have sneaked it. You can buy the book about penicillin written by the gentleman in charge. It's a big pricier than Amazon but I view it as supporting the museum. You can watch a movie on YouTube.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 หมอนีน่าแม่นๆTV Youtube DoctorNina (. 3 years ago on Google
    @doctor Nina/Alexander Flemming Musum of Art you well com go to A God thank you
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew R. 5 years ago on Google
    Very interesting and informative, the staff were friendly, kind and very funny and willing to chat. An amazing slice of history that changed the world.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 MrMight8 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing staff, great visit but the TV 10min documentary is inaudible, and the access for the museum isn't easy
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KeithBeth S. 4 years ago on Google
    A hidden gem! This is a place that had profound influence on world history.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danish J. 10 months ago on Google
    We had a really nice visit to this small but important and immensely historical museum. Thanks for a brilliant guide through Flemings discovery
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Margherita M. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a wonderful place to visit if you're interested in science or if you are a scientist as I am. The lady who introduced me the lab is really nice and her telling is so interesting. A really good job, congrats!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pnt L. 5 years ago on Google
    Fascinating three rooms with an informative video, historical artefacts and knowledgeable and friendly curators. £4 entry (there is a concession rate too). Amusingly Scottish Clydesdale notes are not accepted for entrance fee by the NHS trust finance office despite a Clydesdale Bank £5 commemorating Alexander Fleming being on display in the museum. Great visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ina K. 5 years ago on Google
    Small, but nice, interesting museum. Good place to renew your memory. You will be offered to watch a short movie about Alexander Fleming, You will be able to step in his unique labaratory and what is more, the guides were exeptionaly kind and polite, so even if You are visiting museum alone, one of them will lead You free of charge. Besides, its a great place to visit, if you have limited time. Its very close to Paddington station, nearby is Lindo wing, Paddington rolling bridge and some other places of interest. Reccomend to visit ;)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nolan T. 5 years ago on Google
    A small museum/laboratory but incredibly educational and one of my favourites. If I had an option I would give this place seven stars. The volunteers were very kind and helpful and for this reason I will always recommend this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Venkat R. 7 years ago on Google
    Historic. Elegant. Amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohallab M. 7 years ago on Google
    Wow , history well kept
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 فارس �. 7 years ago on Google
    Very nice
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark D. 7 years ago on Google
    Delightful and moving small museum
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tapon Mahamud J. 4 years ago on Google
    Inventor of Penicillin or Antibiotics. It was closed for the visitors so I didn't get a chance to look the inside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter W. 4 years ago on Google
    Best £4 I've ever spent. Hard to find but worth it when you do.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kingone m. 3 years ago on Google
    A sacred place for the Science and the humanity. For the Science of our past. A man, closed in a so small place, managed, alone, to become the father of antibiotics. Here a fundamental chapter for the history of medicine has been written. For humanity that was saved by this discovery. Alexander Fleming did not patent his precious discovery. He renounced his whealt for the love of unknown people. So yes this space may be thin, very small, but charmingly very large, great! There is a pioneering, almost religious, air of science and indiscriminate love For other people. What a shame too many people ignore this little sanctuary, instead paing a tribute of respect and gratitude... However, the atmosphere in this place is pleasantly, friendly and nice thanks to the kind and pleasant staff. I've apreciate il very much!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Simon D. 3 years ago on Google
    Although presently closed due to the pandemic, this museum is enchanting and worth a visit, if you can find it in St Mary's hospital. Dedicated to his discovery of penicillin in this same hospital in 1926, you can see his laboratory and understand a little more about this world changing discovery.

  • 4/5 ssk 4 months ago on Google
    This is a small, quiet, old school museum where volunteer guides tell you about Fleming's discovery and show you around his original lab. There is also a short film and an exhibition room to look at as well. Currently it's a bit tricky to find because of all the scaffolding around the entrance and building, but it is well worth it because the volunteers are so nice and friendly. There are a few flights of stairs to go up and down (no lift).

  • 5/5 Rodrigo Garza Galindo F. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome and worth it, even it is small palace, you can get the picture of how the Fu*!( Fleming did it: first antibiotic ever . It is inspirational for any science student. The way knowledge have to be translated into actions <by developing cure for sickness >. The visit helps to understand the fragility of humans without medication. You have to ring the bell, then upstairs you pay 4£ or 2£ (students with ID), there was an old lady who explains the lab {no photo's allowed, but I took them). Then you watch a 10 min movie, later there's an exhibition of how the discovery became an industry. You may expend almost an hours. Nerdies like me more. Cheers.

  • 5/5 Jack C. 11 months ago on Google
    Interesting to me as a microbiology student. It's small and nice. They only accept cash so bring some if you want to buy from the gift shop.

  • 5/5 Lia L. 6 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience. You get a guided tour through the laboratory, a video and an exhibition. The building is very well kept. The archivist has also written a book about Alexander Fleming. You can also get nice souvenirs at the shop.

  • 5/5 David V. 5 years ago on Google
    It was in that place where mankind got control over its future, no longer bacteria will kill us, no longer highest death rates for something insignificant, being able to contemplate that makes you wonder what other marvelous things are hiding, ready to be discovered

  • 5/5 Szabolcs H. 4 years ago on Google
    Small but interesting museum with helpful staff.

  • 5/5 cody c. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely guide, who was willing to talk this know nothing American through what makes Alexander Fleming's work so important. It's a short tour and only takes about 30 minutes. It's well worth it.

  • 5/5 IW C. 4 years ago on Google
    Small but intimate museum. Guide was a friendly elderly lady. We learnt much about the discovery of penicillin. Spent about an hour there. Five stars ⭐ from our family.

  • 1/5 John Fenn S. 3 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately, the Alexander Fleming museum is closed until further notice, so I am unable to rate it.

  • 2/5 Arturo De P. 4 years ago on Google
    Dated ... Potential for development.

  • 5/5 Juan G. 4 years ago on Google
    An incredible place, you need to go there if you are related with science.

  • 5/5 Yvette H. 4 years ago on Google
    Dramatic explanation by the guide. Good for kids. This is not a tourist spot. Visitors should respect this museum as a memorial. The exit is St Mary’s Hospital. That tells why. Lovely!

  • 5/5 Samantha W. 4 years ago on Google
    Well worth a visit. :)

  • 4/5 Mohd M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful museum deserves attention (Original) متحف رائع يستحق الاهتمام

  • 4/5 Anthony W. 6 years ago on Google
    A small piece of history.

  • 4/5 Jean-Marie H. 5 years ago on Google
    Interesting documentary about Flemming presented by a very lovely lady

  • 4/5 Annette M. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent museum

  • 5/5 Bruno P. 5 years ago on Google
    A must-go place for those who appreciate science and Medicine. Not a big museum, but you can feel the atmosphere of that time.

  • 5/5 Stuart P. 5 years ago on Google
    A great experience

  • 5/5 dejan l. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing!!

  • 4/5 Chris H. 5 years ago on Google
    Closed today

  • 5/5 Marina T. 5 years ago on Google
    Very pationate place..

  • 5/5 Ana B. 5 years ago on Google
    Hard to find, easy to like. Interesting display, kind and knowledgeable staff, a story about the science and the history, that influenced all of us.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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