A season of free events, activities and two exhibitions which celebrate the complexity of happiness and invite you to explore the big questions about positive feelings. Our collections are an incredible resource for all kinds of research, whether you are an artist or writer looking for inspiration, an academic researcher, or just curious about something in our exhibitions.
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Wellcome Collection building lit up in green in support of Mental Health Awareness Week, Thomas SG Farnetti. Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library that aims to challenge how we all think and feel about health. Through exhibitions, collections, live programming, digital, broadcast and publishing, we create opportunities for people to think deeply about the connections between science, medicine, life and art.
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Reviews (16)
Haziah Salleh
Jan 27, 2022
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Michael Stackhouse
Dec 17, 2021
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Martin Allen
Dec 09, 2021
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Jenny Steel
Dec 03, 2021
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Kritt Normsaskul
Nov 17, 2021
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Wellcome Collection is one of London's great (and free) museum.
Once the home of Henry Wellcome, a pharmaceutical entrepreneur, the wellcome Collection it's now home to original artwork, beautiful dining courtyard and more.
Spread over two floors, there is so many artefacts and paintings to see.
I love how this one's grand home has now become a free attraction for the public. Every room is packed with fascinating objects.
Often overlooked in favour of the other bigger museums such as a British Museum, I highly recommend a visit to the Wellcome Collection. It's so close to to the shopping paradise
Once the home of Henry Wellcome, a pharmaceutical entrepreneur, the wellcome Collection it's now home to original artwork, beautiful dining courtyard and more.
Spread over two floors, there is so many artefacts and paintings to see.
I love how this one's grand home has now become a free attraction for the public. Every room is packed with fascinating objects.
Often overlooked in favour of the other bigger museums such as a British Museum, I highly recommend a visit to the Wellcome Collection. It's so close to to the shopping paradise
Moyra Jean
Nov 16, 2021
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What an unexpected treat! The Joy and Tranquility exhibitions are just wonderful! Beautiful and thought provoking and still with me days after my return home! And I had never previously bothered to look at the permanent exhibition. It’s so well worth spending time there, and I will be visiting again next time I’m in London
Miles Macdonald
Nov 11, 2021
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Modern art has generally moved away from depicting beautiful classical landscapes or seascapes which can be admired just as they are without looking for any deeper meaning. Instead, modern art often seeks to generate a more cognitive experience with the consumer and make some philosophical, emotional or political statement. The art on display here falls firmly into tjis category with the two principal exhibitions exploring the concept of Joy and secondly what it means to be Human. Both these exhibit are on the first floor. But don't miss the beautiful Reading Room on the second floor. It's furnished
Linda Salem
Oct 19, 2021
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Victoria Braun
Oct 11, 2021
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I’d recommend all 4 exhibitions currently available, there are plenty of curious and interesting things to learn and discover! The guide who run the guided tour of tranquility exhibition provided a lot of interesting information and some food for thought! A great interactive way to explore the exhibition.
Greg Macdonald
Oct 09, 2021
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Yujin Kwon
Sep 30, 2021
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Thomas Muscat
Sep 25, 2021
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Charmaine Ager
Sep 17, 2021
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The best museum I’ve been to in a long time! Went to the Wellcome collection with no expectations really, wasn’t too sure what was on offer but just decided to go alone before meeting a friend later in the day.
The staff were super helpful and suggested a route to take. Right now there are some great exhibitions on, my favourite was the Medicine Man collection, some super interesting, weird and bizarre pieces on show.
I’m not sure if I managed to see everything but would visit again for sure.
Very close to Euston Square station, Euston and King’s Cross. Fully wheelchair accessible and
The staff were super helpful and suggested a route to take. Right now there are some great exhibitions on, my favourite was the Medicine Man collection, some super interesting, weird and bizarre pieces on show.
I’m not sure if I managed to see everything but would visit again for sure.
Very close to Euston Square station, Euston and King’s Cross. Fully wheelchair accessible and
Jenny Snaps
Jul 25, 2021
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In my personal opinion I thought the museum was okay. I wasn't really excited too much about the place. My favourite parts were the human body, the library and the tranquility room.
I enjoyed exploring the various types of organs with the light up buttons, it was very educational.
The ear phones were a good way to listen to people's views on the pandemic and health issues.
I loved the library but I think some of the books are a bit dated as I was browsing a few of them and they were published back in the 80s! Wow! I still found them interesting though as I love reading in general especially
I enjoyed exploring the various types of organs with the light up buttons, it was very educational.
The ear phones were a good way to listen to people's views on the pandemic and health issues.
I loved the library but I think some of the books are a bit dated as I was browsing a few of them and they were published back in the 80s! Wow! I still found them interesting though as I love reading in general especially
Christopher Hunt
Jan 01, 2021
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Centrally located with exhibition ,library,bookshop and cafe facilities to compliment.The Wellcome Collection conference facilities offer a range of spaces to suit all meetings .
II organise an annual course from Lancashire which I have run at the Wellcome for 5 years.
Having been let down by others in the field I trust the staff at The Wellcome and am able to brief them of our requirements including room, layout and catering requirments,,beforehand and also know that deliveries will be accepted and ready for the delegates on arrival .IT support is available and the venue is safe and secure
II organise an annual course from Lancashire which I have run at the Wellcome for 5 years.
Having been let down by others in the field I trust the staff at The Wellcome and am able to brief them of our requirements including room, layout and catering requirments,,beforehand and also know that deliveries will be accepted and ready for the delegates on arrival .IT support is available and the venue is safe and secure
Kim B.
Feb 18, 2018
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I went here on a Saturday afternoon with a Groupon for high tea. I had a reservation and arrived a few minutes early. I waited at the host stand for at least 5 minutes for someone to even greet me. Once the group was all seated (there were 8 of us), we waited quite a while for a server to greet us. He took down our order and a different server brought out our tea, which was missing for two members of the party. She returned a few minutes later with the missing teas and then we didn't see our server again for at least 20 minutes, when he arrived at the table with the missing tea that had already
