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Historical optical items

The British Optical Association Museum is the oldest museum of ophthalmic optics (optometry) in the world. Founded in 1901, the museum comprises over twenty eight thousand historical items relating to the diagnosis and correction of refractive error, visual impairment and ocular disease.

The museum is located just off the Strand in Central London. We are happy to provide guided tours of the museum and exhibitions to individuals and groups who book in advance.