A Discovery that Changed the World
From his home in Berkeley, Dr Jenner’s House tells the story of the pioneering Gloucestershire scientist Edward Jenner (1749-1823) and his ongoing legacy of vaccination.
Open Sunday to Wednesday, 11am - 4pm (last entry at 3pm) no pre-booking required, well behaved dogs on leads welcome!
Please note: The Museum will be closing to visitors for the winter from 29th October but will reopen on 29th March 2026.
What’s Here?
House
Follow in the footsteps of Edward Jenner and find out how discoveries made in this very house still shape our lives today.
Garden
From winter snowdrops to autumn cyclamen, there’s colour throughout the year in Dr Jenner’s peaceful garden.
Temple of Vaccinia
Visit the rustic summerhouse used by Edward Jenner as the world’s first vaccination clinic.
Physic Garden
A delight for all the senses, our Physic Garden contains a range of herbs that Edward Jenner may have used as a Georgian country doctor.
