Association of Anaesthetists: Heritage and Healing
21 Portland Place, London, Greater London, W1B 1PY
Not only is 21 Portland Place one of London’s Georgian gems, it’s also the home of the Association of Anaesthetists and the Anaesthesia Heritage Centre!
Explore the richly decorated rooms of this Grade II*-listed 18th-century townhouse while learning about the world of anaesthesia and the vital role of anaesthetists. Whether you are an architect-lover or medical history aficionado, there’s something here for you!
For over 90 years, the Association of Anaesthetists has championed practitioners and advanced the specialty. A curated display of objects from our museum and archives will highlight its pivotal role in the development of anaesthesia.
Get hands-on with medicine by practicing the skills of an anaesthetist! Our very own anaesthetists will guide you through monitoring techniques, ventilating a mannequin, and administering injections, making you a doctor for the day.
Delve deeper into the history of anaesthesia in our museum, where you will have the chance to ask our expert volunteers are ready to answer all your questions.
There will also be a small exhibition by students enrolled in the the MA Art and Science Course (Fine Art) at Central Saint Martins, who will display their works inspired by our collection.
Our Heritage Open Day is a rare chance to visit our unique museum on a weekend and see rooms usually not accessible to the public. Join us for an entertaining and educating day at 21 Portland Place!
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1100-1600
Location & directions
21 Portland Place, London, Greater London, W1B 1PY
- Directions:
- *By underground:* The nearest tube stations are Oxford Circus (Bakerloo, Central, and Victoria lines), Regent’s Park (Bakerloo line), and Great Portland Street (Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines). The closest stations with step-free access are Warren Street (Victoria line only) and Bond Street (Jubilee line only). *By bus:* These buses stop close to the building: 7, 8, 10, 18, 25, 27, 30, 55, 73, 88, 98, 176, 205, 553, C2. Find out the best way to get to us by bus with Transport for London’s journey planner. *By train:* If you are travelling by train, the nearest stations are Euston, King’s Cross and King’s Cross St Pancras. *By bike:* There is a Santander Cycles docking station at either end of Portland Place. There is bike storage at the museum if you are travelling on your own bike, but please note the storage is accessed via stairs.
- Contact on day:
- Felicia El Kholi
- Telephone number:
- +442076318806
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Please book a place so we can anticipate visitor numbers.
- Booking contact name:
- Felicia El Kholi
- Booking telephone number:
- +442076318806
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://bit.ly/HODBooking
- Booking opens:
- 18 Jul 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 07 Sep 2024 04:00 PM
Accessibility details
There is a portable ramp available to access the building. You can access this by pressing the access button outside the main entrance or by calling reception at 020 7631 1650. There is a lift on the ground floor that will give you access to all floors. Please find a complete accessibility guide including a visiual guide on our website: https://anaesthetists.org/Home/Heritage-centre
