Joseph Merrick aka the elephant man is the only reason I went there. A replica of his skeleton is there along with his actual hat and facemask and the model of the cathedral he made. Nothing else in this tiny museum excited me.

I had wanted to see the display on Mr. Merrick for a long time and I did! I heard it was in a slightly less nice neighborhood but many people in that area were helpful pointing me to where to go, because the place is...More

A fantastic little bit of history. Very interesting and worth going too. Nice that its located in a non touristy area of London. Area surrounding is interesting too.. walked back to Liverpool Street afterwards.

Great little museum hidden away close to Whitechapel Station. This is where Joseph Merrick lived his final years before he died in 1890. There is a display of him along with a letter that he wrote to a lady who sent him gifts and a...More

Very surprised on how much history was in just one room, all medical equipment and so much information. This place a must to be visited

I wasn't even aware this place existed until I saw a brief mention in a guide book and as i was staying a walkable distance away I decided to pop in - it is small but really interesting- a gentleman and I were the only...More

Popped in the museum with mum after visiting dad in the hospital. It gives a history of the hospital and contains many interesting times. Well worth a visit.