College museum welcomes 370 visitors for Open Day 2025
The College welcomed 370 visitors to its historic headquarters as part of this year’s Open House London and Heritage Open Days event on Sunday 14 September.
“I want to thank our loyal volunteers for truly another great event made possible through a superb team effort. It’s wonderful to see the museum bustling with visitors following our re-opening, exploring our collections and learning about the fascinating history of eye health. Whether you’re looking to learn more about the profession’s history to inform future practice, intrigued by the vision aids of the past, or curious about eye health curios, there’s something for everyone at the College’s museum.”
Dr Neil Handley, Curator of the British Optical Association Museum
“I popped in thinking I was just going to look at the building and was there for over an hour and a half. I’d no idea how fascinating glasses could be, despite being a wearer myself!
Your staff were all delightful: so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. It was the unexpected high of a very good weekend, and my strong recommendation for next year.”
“A really interesting museum with engaging displays, and enthusiastic, knowledgeable volunteers. A real gem in London.”