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Current Exhibition:

McIndoe: His Life on Four Continents

This exhibition explores the life and pioneering work of the visionary plastic surgeon, Sir Archibald McIndoe. Born in Dunedin in New Zealand in 1900, McIndoe studied with the Mayo Brothers in the USA before coming to England. McIndoe was appointed the consultant surgeon to the Royal Air Force at the outbreak of war and sent to East Grinstead. Arriving at the Queen Victoria Hospital, he began working with burn victims, his 'Guinea Pigs', developing new techniques and instruments. His aim of integrating injured and disfigured airmen into the community earned East Grinstead the sobriquet of “the little town who did not stare”.

This exhibition was attended by McIndoe's grandchildren.

The exhibition runs from 12^th May to 19^th September 2010. Entry to the museum and the exhibition is FREE.

Booklets to accompany the exhibition can be purchased from the museum at a cost of £2 each.