The Anaesthesia Heritage Centre
The Anaesthesia Heritage Centre contains the Association’s archives, the Anaesthesia Museum and a rare book collection and is open to everyone. The Heritage Centre is a unique resource for research into the history of anaesthesia.
If you would like to learn more about the history of anaesthesia or if you would like to enquire about our collections, please follow the links on this page.
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A Blessing in Disguise - Misuse of Anaesthesia
An exhibition highlighting the history of how powerful anaesthetic agents have been used and misused. Find out more »
Opening hours and bookings
The Heritage Centre is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 - 16:00. Please contact us before your visit - Free entry
Group bookings of up to 15 people and talks & guided tours available. Costs might apply. Contact »
Heritage Centre Intern needed
Role title: Heritage Centre Intern
Location: The Anaesthesia Heritage Centre, Central London
Date of Placement: October - December 2012, dates to be agreed
Oral History Project
Oral History Interview
with Dr Jean Horton.
A history of anaesthesia walk around London
On 16 October 1846, William Morton publically administered ether to relieve pain during a surgical operation and news of his success spread rapidly. This walking tour will take you to some of the sites associated with anaesthesia and its early history in London. Download leaflet »
