Visit the Royal College of Pharmacy museum
Established in 1842, a year after our founding, our museum is a unique resource for anyone interested in the history of British pharmacy.
You can visit our museum at 66 East Smithfield, London, E1W 1AW every Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm to walk through our fascinating exhibits in person.
Many of our collections and exhibitions are also available online. Discover our online museum to find out more about pharmacy’s long — and often strange — history.
When to visit
We’re open Monday–Friday from 9am until 5pm (closed on Bank Holidays). If you have any questions about our opening hours, please get in touch at [email protected].
How to get here
Our address is:
Royal College of Pharmacy Museum
66 East Smithfield
London
E1W 1AW
The museum is a 5-minute walk from St Katharine Docks and a 10-minute walk from Tower Bridge and the Tower of London (click the map to see our location).
By bus
The 100 bus stops at Bus Stop TS or Bus Stop TN on East Smithfield, and is a 3-minute walk to the Museum.
By train or tube
Tower Hill Underground and Tower Gateway DLR stations are both a 10-minute walk to the Museum.
Shadwell Overground Station is a 12-minute walk.
By bike
Cycle Hire Docking Stations are available on Dock St and the Museum is close to the CS3 Cycleway.
By car
There is a disabled bay outside the Museum on John Fisher Street.
You’ll find more information about Blue Badge holder parking in Tower Hamlets here.
Your visit
When you arrive
Our museum is free to visit and open to all.
You’ll find us on the ground floor of the RCPharm London Office.
Accessibility
If you have any access requirements, we would be happy to discuss them before your visit to make it as enjoyable as possible.
- There is step free access to all display areas.
- There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor.
- Large print guides are available on request.
Guided tours
Our museum tours lead you through our Museum displays delving into the history of pharmacy, medicines and the Royal College of Pharmacy. Tours are charged at £10 per person, and must be booked in advance.
We offer free guided tours to:
- Royal College members
- Pharmacy student groups (from Great Britain)
- School groups (from Great Britain)
If you would like more information or to book a tour, please get in touch at [email protected].
