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Visit the birthplace of penicillin at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington where you can see a reconstruction of Alexander Fleming's laboratory as it was in 1928.

The accompanying display and video presentation tells you the story of the great discovery and its momentous consequences for the health of the world.

Designated an international historic chemical landmark by the American Chemical Society and Royal Society of Chemistry.

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The Museum is open Mondays to Thursdays 10 am to 1 pm (closed on public holidays) and at other times by advance appointment. Admission is £2 for adults and £1 for senior citizens, students, children and the unemployed. Groups, ranging from education, medical and health professionals to ordinary interested people may book special visits to the Museum with presentations tailored to their own interests. Staff will also visit groups in their own venuesto give illustrated talks on aspects of the history of medicine.