When you visit the museum on the 2nd Saturday of every month you will have the chance to Meet Miss Nightingale! Listen as the ‘mother of modern nursing’ tells you her story in her own words. Performances take place at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm. Find out how Miss Nightingale overcame societal pressures to become a nurse, why she went to the Crimea, how she earned the nickname ‘the Lady with the Lamp’, and how she improved the conditions for the soldiers and nurses. Discover the remarkable story of this historical icon and then explore the museum itself, which houses many of her actual historical artifacts!

Between 1906 and 1914 over 1000 women were arrested for acts in support of the campaign for female suffrage in the United Kingdom (UK).i We know nurses were involved in supporting the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) campaign for Votes for Women for example: by their presence in uniform in the demonstration processions organised by the WSPU; by Sister Townsend’s testimony for nurses as part of the WSPU Working Women’s Suffrage Deputation to prime minister Lloyd George in 1913; and by Nurse Catherine Pine’s provision of a convalescence home to temporarily released hunger-striking WSPU suffragettes and also her frequent presence beside Mrs Pankhurst, who referred to her as her ‘devoted Nurse Pine.’ But were there also nurses who took up the challenge of the motto of the WSPU – ‘Deeds, not Words’ – and undertook militant acts that led to their arrest? Vari M Drennan MBE will discuss her research. This presentation reports on research that explored this question, providing both an overview of these nurses and some detailed descriptions of their lives and nursing careers.

This month’s late will also include a special talk will be given by Kendra Schneller – Wellbeing Through Gardening for People Experiencing Homelessness. Kendra will share why she felt compelled to create a garden project for people living in homeless accommodation, to have a space where growing, cooking and being outdoors could offer a moment of calm in the chaos. What she witnessed was powerful: anxiety easing, confidence returning and people reconnecting with themselves and each other. Small things made a big difference, someone saying “I feel human again” stays with you. This talk is about how gardens, outside spaces and nature helped people find a little hope at a time they needed it most. The project is also featured in our current exhibition – Healing Space: Healthcare Design Past, Present and Future. The talk will start at 6:30pm BST and will last around 45 minutes with time for questions at the end and is included in all general admission tickets. A bar will be open starting at 5:00pm serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks offering the perfect accompaniment to your visit. All tickets purchased for the monthly museum lates are general admission tickets and will be valid for a full year. All general admission tickets (including those of repeat visitors) will be accepted for these monthly Thursday evening lates

Hear about Mary Seacole’s life and work. Seacole will tell you all about her life and how she helped soldiers during the Crimean War. Discover her story and find out how she became known as ‘Mother Seacole’. Seacole is part of the national curriculum for 5-6 year olds in Key Stage 1. So bring them to the museum to bring their learning to life! Performances are suitable for people of all ages - they are fun and interesting for everyone! Free with paid admission to the museum.

What does a famous luxury grocery shop have to do with the Crimean War? Where did Nightingale write her famous Notes on Nursing? Find out these answers and much more when you walk in the footsteps of the ‘mother of nursing’ and discover the life of Florence Nightingale through the places where she lived and worked. Learn about her background, her influential neighbours and her love life, as we walk through the delightful districts of Mayfair and St James’s. This walk lasts approximately 2 hours, and will be conducted at a reasonable walking pace so please wear appropriate footwear. This tour is led by professional tour guides. REMINDER This event does NOT start at the Florence Nightingale Museum. The tour group will meet outside the BMW showroom dealership (70 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TT)

Discover the ‘Amazing Adventures’ of Mary Seacole with one of our special events for home educating families. Sessions begin with an interactive performance by the museum’s own ‘Mother Seacole’ describing her life and incredible work. This is then followed by self-directed activities in the museum, mixing your medicine and the chance to ask Mrs Seacole any questions you may have. All sessions start at 12:30 and will end at 14:00. We recommend these events for Ages 5-12 but it is suitable for the whole family!

Rebel Tours is a radical history collective based in London and Manchester, dedicated to uncovering the rebellious, too-often-erased stories buried in Britain’s streets. Combining rigorous research with accessible storytelling, they organise walking tours and talks that highlight history’s rogues and rebels. Rather than celebrating kings and conquerors, Rebel Tours centres the people who challenged power from below, using archives, art and public space as their tools. We are diving into the radical roots of Britain’s struggle for women’s suffrage, exploring beyond the ideas of “moderate” suffragists and “militant” suffragettes. We’ll discover the key players in each camp, where they clashed, and internal dramas that reshaped the movement. Along the way, we’ll ask who was left out of the story and why. Finally we’ll ask ourselves, where would we stand? This amazing talk will be hosted at the Florence Nightingale Museum and a ticket to the talk also includes the opportunity to explore the museum. This includes our newest exhibition – In Focus Nurse Catherine Pine – which chronicles the life and work of the private nurse of Emmeline Pankhurst, her family, and the suffragettes. Her medal is on display for the first time in England after going missing for 80 years!