A Georgian Gem Revealed
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 18th-century townhouse while learning about the world of anaesthesia and the vital role of anaesthetists. Whether you are an architecture-lover or medical history aficionado, there’s something here for you!
Experience the history of this Georgian residence come to life on a guided tour, or explore the richly decorated rooms on your own using our Bloomberg Connects audio guide.
There may even be a prize for those who can spot all the decorative features on our architecture trail…
Get hands-on with medicine during interactive activities for all ages! Our very own anaesthetists will be there to guide you.
Delve deeper into the history of anaesthesia in our museum, where our expert volunteers are ready to answer (almost) everything you ever wanted to know about anaesthesia.
This is a rare opportunity to visit our unique museum on a weekend and see rooms usually not accessible to the public. Join us for a fascinating day at 21 Portland Place!
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1000-1500
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 numbers. You can visit us any time between 10:00 and 15:00.
- Booking contact name:
- Felicia El Kholi
- Booking telephone number:
- +442076318806
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- http://bit.ly/3TNWA4X
- Booking closes:
- 12 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
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
