British Optical Association Museum

Museum in Charing Cross
British Optical Association Museum image
Address
41-42 Craven Street, Charing Cross, WC2N 5NG
Telephone
020 7766 4353
Category
Museums
Region
Charing Cross
Nearest Station
Embankment
0.13 miles

What can one expect to find at an optometry museum? Glasses of course, some of which date back to the 17th century, including pince-nez, magnifiers, monocles, early swimming goggles, and spectacles worn by celebrities such as Johnny Depp. But aside from the obvious, at this museum (cleverly nicknamed MusEYEum) there are lots of implements on display which will make more sense to optometrists such as retinoscopes, refractor heads and focimeters. The collection is complemented by paintings and caricatures by Gillray and Stradanus among others, all following the optical theme naturally.

Having opened in 1901, this is the oldest museum of its kind in the world. It can be visited by appointment only.

British Optical Association Museum Picture Gallery

British Optical Association Museum Picture

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