The Anaesthesia Heritage Centre

The Anaesthesia Heritage Centre at the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland was founded from a donation by A Charles King but has since embraced numerous contributions. The collection encompasses the entire history of anaesthesia, from Morton’s demonstration of ether inhalation in 1846 to modern anaesthetic machines and appliances still in use today. An archive and library provide excellent facilities for research into the history of anaesthesia.

The Riddle of Shock

We are producing a series of four temporary exhibitions honouring the work of the doctors who gave anaesthesia and pain relief to wounded people during the First World War. The four exhibitions, each lasting a year, will explore the development of anaesthesia and pain relief and how the status of anaesthesia changed during this time. The exhibitions started in 2014 and will end in 2018. Our second and current exhibition focuses on the riddle of shock.

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Address: 21 Portland Place London W1B 1PY
Phone: 020 7631 1650
Website: http://www.medicalmuseums.org/anaesthesia-heritage-centre
Email: heritage@aagbi.org
Get there by bus: 7, 8, 10, 18, 25, 27, 30, 55, 73, 88, 98, 176, 205, 553, C2
Get there by tube/train: Bakerloo, Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Central line
Wheelchair access: Yes
Additional information: Accessibility:
There are steps at the front door, please let us know if you require a ramp. A lift and disabled toilet are available.

The AAGBI is committed to providing the widest possible access to its Museum, collections and services to enable audiences from all sections of the community to enjoy use of the Museum. Our policy is to build accessibility into everything that we do to develop and improve our services. This commitment is long term and our aim is to make continuous improvements as our resources permit.
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