In Person
Guided Tour
Institute of Naval Medicine, Crescent Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2DL
An introduction to the history of INM and the Historic Collections displayed in Monckton House, a Grade II listed building. After a brief presentation, you will see displays of heritage materials related to the history and practice of naval medicine.
Monckton House are comprised of books and museum objects from the RN Hospitals at Gosport (Haslar) and Plymouth (Stonehouse), also some material from Naval Hospitals abroad such as those at Gibraltar and Malta and items donated by medical staff and their families.
Covering the history of medicine over some 500 years, you will find items related to the lives of naval surgeons and changing attitudes towards medical developments, many of which we now take for granted. The materials held include books on anatomy, pathology, infection, and disease, particularly those impacting life at sea during the 18th and 19th century. There are books and items related to surgery, dentistry, and naval hygiene as well as the treatment of scurvy and fevers. The collections also reflect the Navy’s contribution to science and exploration and naval surgeons’ interest in natural history.
On display are a collection of medical instruments, medical ceramics, paintings, and photographs, as well as medals and decorations awarded to naval medical personnel. Visitors will also be able to view displays and artefacts related to the history of the Queen Alexandra Royal Naval Nursing Service (QUARNNS).
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.
Duration 90 minutes.
Event Times
- Tuesday 15 September 1030 & 1330
- Wednesday 16 September 1030 & 1330
Booking Details
- Pre-booking requirement: Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions: Please book online via the booking website, if you experience any difficulties with the booking system, please contact us.
- Booking email: bookings@gosportheritage.co.uk
- Booking website: https://www.gosportheritage.co.uk/booking-2026/
- Booking opens: 22 Aug 2025 09:30 AM
- Booking closes: 08 Sep 2025 05:00 PM
Access
No lifts in the building. The tour will start at ground-level with an internal ramp to the entrance of Monckton House. There are 7 steps up to the Historic Collections main floor. The floors are not suitable for wheelchairs, buggies or scooters. Limited parking is available for disabled visitors (Blue Badge Holders) by prior arrangement (car registration number will be required on booking). Assistance dogs by prior arrangement. Information can be provided in large print by prior request. There are rest points. There are water dispensers on site but no other refreshments on site.
Additional Information
Visitors will need to bring their ticket for presentation on arrival at the INM, as well as some identification (photo-ID). As a MOD establishment, there will be security checks at the entrance gate including bag searches, so please arrive ten minutes before the start of the tour. Visitors will be accompanied throughout this guided tour and access will be restricted to Monckton House only.
Organised by
Institute of Naval Medicine
Directions
At the seaward end of Crescent Road along from the Anglesey Hotel. Meet at the Main Gate for security checks.