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Wellcome Collection

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Bloomsbury, London

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Wellcome Collection

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Has a stamp of approval from Londonist and Time Out London
"Free exhibitions, a lovely cafe and shop and an interesting library"(6 Tips)
"Reading room and cafe amazing too!"(6 Tips)
"Always worth a visit: interesting exhibitions and free!"(6 Tips)
"Dont miss the medicine man and visit the awesome library"(4 Tips)

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Andres SchondubeJuly 26, 2016
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.
Upvoted Feb 8
Kimberley Scott-matthewsNovember 22, 2015
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 LondonMarch 27, 2012
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
Upvoted Feb 9
Marie S.October 15, 2014
Been here 5+ times
"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.
Marta!April 4, 2013
Great Coffe! Tasty Lunch! Free wifi available during 30minutes (then you have to log in again). Nice place for reading, even working little bit :)
Kieran TurnerDecember 2, 2019
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 DefiseNovember 22, 2019
I would highly recommend to plan 1 hour to visit the Medecin Man room which has a variety of wonderful piece to see
Michelle WilesAugust 1, 2021
Cool exhibits, don’t sleep on the medicine man main one either
Giacomo MasonSeptember 11, 2017
The best destination for the curious in London. Exhibitions are very well curated and compelling, events and workshops are offered year round.
Bijan YoungJune 13, 2015
Great museum and well thought out exhibitions. Forensics is really good. Good cafe and and great diversion from the grey of Euston.
BrowhausApril 26, 2012
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.
Katy ZackFebruary 3, 2017
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
Jack JenkinsJuly 12, 2015
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
Jack DaleJanuary 2, 2016
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!
Iz ChangDecember 16, 2015
Free admission and always a great exhibit going on. Sexology earlier this year. Immersive art (foggy room) right now. Not your usual museum.
Jessica AnsaldiOctober 4, 2016
The new Bedlam exhibition is great interesting mix of old and new. Must see!
Arthas ChuSeptember 10, 2014
An absolute pearl in the heart of London. A collection formed partly by you, the visitor. An amazing soul searching exhibition.
Vic McGinJanuary 31, 2016
Wonderful, just wonderful. You will learn with every visit, and it's free.
élise GilbertFebruary 28, 2015
Great collection of all things medical related. The exhibitions (free) are well-presented, out of the ordinary and very interesting.
Time Out LondonFebruary 23, 2012
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
MelankolinaJuly 15, 2017
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.
Carol BridgeAugust 22, 2012
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
Tara ShannonJanuary 22, 2017
Free, interesting items, really fun to browse through. Reading room and cafe amazing too!
Clark GilliesNovember 13, 2016
Fantastic free museum. Little unusual with modern art exhibitions. Really nice cafe area
Ana GrigoroviciSeptember 2, 2012
They always have great books in the shop and there is a lovely upside down sculpture on the ceiling. Nice atmosphere. Good cake.
AliceAugust 3, 2015
One of my favourite places. Free exhibitions, a lovely cafe and shop and an interesting library
Vanessa RuedaAugust 14, 2017
beautiful curation and exhibitions. The permanent one is just exquisitely edited. Cool store!
Chris PhillipsSeptember 20, 2016
Fascinating exhibitions, and a decent bookshop focused on science and medicine. Free entry!
LondonistOctober 16, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Everyone who works here (and we've met quite a few) is a genius. That's why it's such a consistently good venue.
Jon ChooFebruary 19, 2015
Love the new Wilkinson Eyre's spiral staircase.
Chris R (thechristophe)November 13, 2018
Occasional interesting exhibitions, can be quite self indulgent rather than informative, at times.
Tim DiffordMay 16, 2011
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 LawSeptember 4, 2015
It's a really interesting place to learn more about science and our body. Come here it's free!
Christopher DoyleMarch 14, 2015
Got an hour or two to while away? Take advantage of the free admission, free cloakroom and small, well curated exhibits.
Alex GibsonOctober 14, 2018
Lovely place to relax. The 'Living With Buildings' exhibition is excellent and runs until March 2019
Chris RyanDecember 15, 2011
Make sure you grab lunch at the Peyton and Byrne cafe in the lobby. Amazing sandwiches and the desserts look sinfully delicious.
TarahDecember 22, 2017
Lots of interesting exhibits and a funky library worth checking out.
Frances JosephDecember 3, 2014
A fun, buzzy, clever place to hang out and have lunch, or visit the latest exhibition.
O SMay 28, 2015
Loved it. Small but definitely worth seeing. At the moment there's an exhibition on Forensics and Sexology - interesting stuff
Bijan YoungJune 13, 2015
Great exhibitions...forensics currently. Good cafe. One of the few highlights at Euston.
KJanuary 4, 2018
They often have well curated, free exhibitions. Late nights on Thursdays.
Vangelis MoraitisAugust 10, 2016
Excellent choice to have breakfast or brunch. Very interesting shop
Anna SzypkowskaFebruary 17, 2018
Great reading rooms and amazing café where you can stop for coffee after visiting exhibitions
Alex BurtonJanuary 25, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Free exhibitions, awesome shop, nice cafe (also check out the new Reading Room part of the library)
AnyTripMay 13, 2011
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.
London Symphony OrchestraSeptember 16, 2011
The collected curios of Sir Henry Wellcome include death masks, fertility dolls, shrunken heads and chastity belts. Makes for a fascinating afternoon!
Dan Walker SmithDecember 8, 2011
Free and fascinating. Helpful staff and wonderful themed exhibitions. Dump your bags in the cloakroom for a refundable £1
William CostaOctober 25, 2015
Very well laid out exhibition rooms and good variety of artists.
HISTORY UKFebruary 15, 2011
The extraordinary Sir Henry Wellcome (d.1936) founded one of the great multinational pharmaceutical companies, and this museum is based on his amazing collection of medical artefacts.
Tom ScottDecember 11, 2017
Museum and library are both unique and fascinating

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