iWellcome Collection
The Wellcome Collection sits at the fascinating intersection of science, medicine, art, and life. Founded on Henry Wellcome's eclectic medical collection, it now hosts exhibitions that explore topics like sleep, pain, consciousness, and play through art, objects, and interactive installations. The reading room is a gorgeous space for quiet contemplation. Thursday late openings until 22:00 are a great way to visit. Always free, always surprising.
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What's On
The Coming of Age
Over 150 artworks and objects explore how experiences of ageing across all life stages are shaped by environment, culture and society, and what greater longevity means.
Tenderness and Rage
A display exploring HIV and AIDS through stories of protest and care, from the UK's 1980s-90s epidemic to global activism today, via photography, film and archives.
Rudy Loewe: Intimacies of Care – Spaces of Grief and Possibility
Multidisciplinary artworks by Rudy Loewe reimagine mental healthcare, centring the lived experience of Black people whose UK care is shaped by racist discrimination.
Audrey Amiss: The Surviving Exhibitions
The first museum show of Audrey Amiss (1933-2013): drawings, paintings and other works through which she spoke out against harmful treatment within the mental health system.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| SatToday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 11:00–18:00 |
Admission
Free
Accessibility
Step-free access throughout. Wheelchairs available. BSL-interpreted events and audio-described tours. Quiet spaces available.
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Visitor Information
- Is Wellcome Collection free to visit?
- Yes, general admission to Wellcome Collection is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
- What are the opening hours of Wellcome Collection?
- Wellcome Collection is open Tue–Sat 10:00–18:00, Thu until 22:00, Sun 11:00–18:00, closed Mon. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Wellcome Collection?
- Wellcome Collection is located at 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE, in the Euston area of London. The nearest stations are Euston, Euston Square and Warren Street.
- What can I see at Wellcome Collection?
- Where medicine meets art — a free museum exploring health, life, and what it means to be human. Current highlights include Rudy Loewe: Intimacies of Care – Spaces of Grief and Possibility, Audrey Amiss: The Surviving Exhibitions and Tenderness and Rage.
- Do I need to book Wellcome Collection in advance?
- Wellcome Collection is free to enter and most days you can walk in. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
- When is the best time to visit Wellcome Collection?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
- Is Wellcome Collection accessible?
- Step-free access throughout. Wheelchairs available. BSL-interpreted events and audio-described tours. Quiet spaces available.
Image credits
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- Wellcome CollectionOsama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rudy Loewe: Intimacies of Care – Spaces of Grief and PossibilityCourtesy of Wellcome Collection
- Audrey Amiss: The Surviving ExhibitionsCourtesy of Wellcome Collection
- Tenderness and RageGallery Photo: Benjamin Gilbert. © Wellcome Collection
- The Coming of AgePhoto: Steven Pocock. Source: Wellcome Collection
- Being HumanCourtesy of Wellcome Collection
- British MuseumHam / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Photographers' GalleryThe wub / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sir John Soane's MuseumSarah Smith / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Museum of Youth CultureDebbie Sears / Museum of Youth Culture