Name: Alexander Fleming Museum
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Alexander Fleming Museum

St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, UK

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Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum, discover for yourself the secrets of the laboratory in which Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. An in-situ reconstruction of the laboratory, displays and a video uncover the remarkable story of how a chance discovery became a lifesaving drug destined to revolutionise medicine.

Displays showcase the development of penicillin, Fleming's life, and his role in the fight against disease, featuring, amongst other things, his own "bench tidy" and microscope. The museum highlights the dramatic "that's funny!" moment when Fleming realized the significance of the mold growing on his petri dishes.

Free entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

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Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum: Discover for yourself the secrets of the laboratory in which Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. An in-situ reconstruction of the laboratory, displays and a video uncover the remarkable story of how a chance discovery became a lifesaving drug destined to revolutionise medicine. The extensive archives of St Mary’s Hospital are also open for research.
Family History: We hold the archives of St Mary’s Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, and Hammersmith Hospital.