Please find below a listing of the events at the Museum.
All events are included in Museum admission and are presented by Museum curatorial staff, unless otherwise stated.
*Please check the programme for details as sometimes special events replace the regular talks on Saturdays and Sundays at 2pmImportant notice: unfortunately we don't have a storage space for prams or a cloakroom for luggage. THE ODYSSEY OF CHOCOLATE The Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret is celebrating the 350 year anniversary of the birth of Sir Hans Sloane, an entrepreneur, physician, philanthropist, botanist ...and a chocolate lover.
See further with the Royal Society in 2010 - celebrate 350 years of excellence in science
EVENTS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES:
Sir Hans Sloane: The Odyssey of Chocolate Workshop
Discover the fascinating story of chocolates long, rich history, from it's early usage by the ancient Aztecs, who drank chocolate as a bitter beverage during religious and social ceremonies, to the explosion and mass production of chocolate throughout Europe in the nineteenth century!
For centuries chocolate has symbolised: wealth: health and love across a diverse range of cultures as well as being the nations favourite tasty treat of choice. The odyssey of chocolate aims to explore many aspects of the rich social significance of chocolate's history!
The workshop is suitable for all ages and includes sampling the different variations of chocolate in it's modern form as well as designing your own chocolate label. The only requirement for entry; is a love of chocolate.
AprilTuesday 6th, Thursday 8th, Tuesday 13th, Thursday 15th April
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PLEASE NOTE:We strongly advise booking, as places are limited and often in great demand The museum is very small and has a maximum capacity of only 60 people.
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ADDRESS AND CONTACTS
The Old Operating Theatre, Museum & Herb Garret
9a St. Thomas' Street, Southwark, London, SE1 9RY
Tel. 020 7188 2679. Email: curator@thegarret.org.uk
The Events programme is organised by the Museum Staff and volunteers - in particular (in alphabetic order) Kirsty Chilton, Stevie Edge, Kevin Flude, Karen Howell, Valentina Lari.
IS IT SCARY?
Our talks can be graphic in content, particularly where describing the history of surgery. If in doubt please contact us to discuss the content of a particular event. We give some indication of age range below. Generally, children of 7 plus will find them suitable. However, the Museum itself has plenty of activities to divert the attention of children from the toddler upwards. Booking is not normally necessary, except for our Half Term events where it is highly recommended as the Museum has a capacity of only 60.

