Wellcome Collection

Wellcome Collection is the free destination for the incurably curious, exploring the connections between medicine, life and art in the past, present and future.

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    +44 20 7611 2222

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    wellcomecollection.org

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  • Type

    Science Museum

Address

183 Euston Rd (at Gordon St) London Greater London NW1 2BE United Kingdom

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Wi-Fi Free

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Andres Schondube

One of my favorite galleries in London, it's well designed and made for you to interact with it. The permanent exhibition has curious objects that can be appreciated by anyone.

Kimberley Scott-matthews

The reading room is great for families or if you're looking for a cosy place to chill on your own. Great comfy corners to read a book or work on your laptop and lots of interesting things to look at.

Time Out London

This swanky little museum houses a fascinating and often grisly medical collection. The galleries are open till 10pm on Thursday evenings, often accompanied by talks. Read more

Marie S.

"Wellcome" is name of the founder. If you're expecting a "welcome to London" kind of deal, you're in the wrong museum :) But they have nice small exhibitions (free!) and a lovely cafe & shop.

Jack Dale

This should be on everyone's list of places to see in London. The Tibetan Buddhism exhibition was profound and the exhibitions on Consciousness featuring in 2016 are gonna be incredible!

Melankolina

Interesting collection on human anatomy (though seems to be directed more for kids). The reading room is great, interesting organised events and talks there. Check changing exhibitions .

Jack Jenkins

Free entry and always worth checking out if you have a spare hour or so, as the exhibits are always well made and changing regularly

Giacomo Mason

The best destination for the curious in London. Exhibitions are very well curated and compelling, events and workshops are offered year round.

Bijan Young

Great museum and well thought out exhibitions . Forensics is really good. Good cafe and and great diversion from the grey of Euston.

Browhaus

The Wellcome is known for curating art around interesting (and morbid) topics. The collections are small, unique, and very creative. In addition to free admission , the building also has free wi-fi.

Michelle Wiles

Cool exhibits , don’t sleep on the medicine man main one either

Kieran Turner

Beware the cloakroom attendant who will be very strict about your bag size (and who over-rules the size marker & makes his own judgement). Otherwise, a fascinating place!

Thomas Defise

I would highly recommend to plan 1 hour to visit the Medecin Man room which has a variety of wonderful piece to see

Iz Chang

Free admission and always a great exhibit going on. Sexology earlier this year. Immersive art (foggy room) right now. Not your usual museum .

Marta!

Great Coffe ! Tasty Lunch ! Free wifi available during 30minutes (then you have to log in again). Nice place for reading, even working little bit :)

Jessica Ansaldi

The new Bedlam exhibition is great interesting mix of old and new. Must see!

Arthas Chu

An absolute pearl in the heart of London. A collection formed partly by you, the visitor. An amazing soul searching exhibition .

Time Out London

Founder Sir Henry Wellcome , a pioneering 19th-century pharmacist and entrepreneur, amassed a vast and idiosyncratic collection of implements and curios relating to the medical trade. Read more

Anna Szypkowska

Great reading rooms and amazing café where you can stop for coffee after visiting exhibitions

O S

Loved it. Small but definitely worth seeing. At the moment there's an exhibition on Forensics and Sexology - interesting stuff

Vic McGin

Wonderful, just wonderful. You will learn with every visit, and it's free.

élise Gilbert

Great collection of all things medical related. The exhibitions (free) are well-presented, out of the ordinary and very interesting.

Tara Shannon

Free, interesting items, really fun to browse through. Reading room and cafe amazing too!

Jon Choo

Love the new Wilkinson Eyre's spiral staircase.

Alice

One of my favourite places. Free exhibitions , a lovely cafe and shop and an interesting library

Sacha Arozarena

Don't miss Francis Crick's hand-drawn pencil sketch of the human genome DNA strand, created in 1953 - the first vision of a jigsaw piece that would connect humanity forever.

Clark Gillies

Fantastic free museum . Little unusual with modern art exhibitions . Really nice cafe area

Vanessa Rueda

beautiful curation and exhibitions . The permanent one is just exquisitely edited. Cool store!

Carol Bridge

Gift shop - great selection of all sorts of science based books , as well as some nice photobooks and classic novels , ideal when you need something for Dad

Christopher Doyle

Got an hour or two to while away? Take advantage of the free admission , free cloakroom and small, well curated exhibits .

Katy Zack

Super interesting spot to see all ok finds of curios, including a lock of arsenic-soaked hair from King George, Napoleon 's toothbrush and crazy medical tools

Tarah

Lots of interesting exhibits and a funky library worth checking out.

Alex Burton

Free exhibitions , awesome shop, nice cafe (also check out the new Reading Room part of the library )

Chris Phillips

Fascinating exhibitions , and a decent bookshop focused on science and medicine. Free entry!

London Symphony Orchestra

The collected curios of Sir Henry Wellcome include death masks, fertility dolls, shrunken heads and chastity belts. Makes for a fascinating afternoon!

Londonist

Everyone who works here (and we've met quite a few) is a genius. That's why it's such a consistently good venue.

Alex Gibson

Lovely place to relax . The 'Living With Buildings' exhibition is excellent and runs until March 2019

Ana Grigorovici

They always have great books in the shop and there is a lovely upside down sculpture on the ceiling. Nice atmosphere. Good cake .

Vangelis Moraitis

Excellent choice to have breakfast or brunch . Very interesting shop

Bijan Young

Great exhibitions ...forensics currently. Good cafe . One of the few highlights at Euston.

Frances Joseph

A fun, buzzy, clever place to hang out and have lunch , or visit the latest exhibition .

K

They often have well curated, free exhibitions . Late nights on Thursdays.

Polly Wnz

Free exhibitions and a great gift shop - the books will always inspire.

Chris R (thechristophe)

Occasional interesting exhibitions , can be quite self indulgent rather than informative, at times.

Tim Difford

Free wifi , decent food/coffee, interesting exhibits and a nice place to meet up for anyone using Euston, St Pancras or Kings Cross stations. (via Scoville) Read more

Jenny Law

It's a really interesting place to learn more about science and our body. Come here it's free!

William Costa

Very well laid out exhibition rooms and good variety of artists .

AnyTrip

Lots of interesting free exhibitions (the last one, High Society, was great) and a permenant collection of historic medical implements - the birthing chair still gives us nightmares.

Matt E

Current exhibition on Death is a must see. Great place to visit at anytime and it's free!

Chris Ryan

Make sure you grab lunch at the Peyton and Byrne cafe in the lobby. Amazing sandwiches and the desserts look sinfully delicious.

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7.5
Coffee Shop
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Perfect meeting point, nice bar, great baguette with ham and cheese,.....too much mustard ;) - Edoardo de Pantz

8.6
Library
Wellcome Library

Very quiet and spacious, perfect place for study time - Blerta Fona

8.5
Library
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The best reading room in London! Quiet, excellent atmosphere! - Kopernikus

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Free entry with lots of good exhibits. Good to take a sketchbook here and spend the morning. The people are great to speak to. Small museum but lots to see. - H R

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Impressive in size and displays! Worth a visit - come early to avoid the crowds!! - Rene Joergensen

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The bar at the Ri is a fab place for a cocktail and a decent bite to eat. In the evenings you can get a lovely platter to share whilst at lunch time they do great British gastro pub style dishes. - Kristen Dodd

9.4
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The Egyptian exhibits are fantastic. Was surprised that there is no entree fees to the museum. Would love to spend more time in the future! - Abhishek

8.7
Beer Bar
The Euston Tap

Yes it's small, but great beers friendly and knowledgeable staff good music=great pub! Also, amazing burgers available to order in from the shed next door! - James Allen