Visit us

Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library connecting science, medicine, life and art. Come and see the exhibitions, events and collections in our beautiful building in central London.

183 Euston RoadLondon NW1 2BEUK

Getting here

T: +44 (0)20 7611 2222
E: info@wellcomecollection.org

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Photograph of an exhibition gallery space. In the background to the right is a blue stained wood wall and to the left a light green painted wall containing windows. To the front of the frame is a display case table, divided close to the middle by a vertical wooden wall. On the right side a woman is looking at objects in a glass case whilst touching an info panel with her right hand. On the left side a man is holding a single headphone to his left ear, listening to an audio commentary. In front of him on the table is a food blender. In the background to the left is a woman seated in a wheelchair looking at a mannequin dressed in full PPE with a photograph of a face attached to its chest.

Welcome back

We can’t wait to welcome you back to Wellcome Collection. Find out everything you need to plan a safe visit and book a free ticket.

Getting here

We’re in central London and very easy to get to by Tube, train, bus and bike.

Accessibility

We want everyone to feel included in all that Wellcome Collection has to offer. Find out how we make our building, services and programme as accessible and inclusive as possible.

Things to do and see

Photograph of an exhibition gallery space, with a blue stained wood wall in the background, in front of which a young man looks at a life-size artwork of a figure resembling an astronaut. In the foreground a young woman sits on a wooden bench holding an audio speaker to her ear.

Exhibitions and events

Come to our events and exhibitions, online and in our building. All our permanent and temporary exhibitions are free. Our range of events includes talks, tours, discussions, workshops and multi-event spectaculars happening throughout the year. Almost all of our events are free as well. Explore our What's On programme of current exhibitions and events.

Daily guided tours and discussions

We offer daily tours and discussions, including a range of access tours. Join a tour or discussion and get a unique perspective on our historic building or one of our exhibitions.

The library

Our library’s collections cover thousands of years of health and medicine across different cultures.

The Reading Room

Visit the Reading Room to join one of our regular conversations or events, or just hang out and find inspiration browsing the array of books, artworks and objects on offer.

Planning a visit

Parent and child talking in the Teeth exhibition

Families

There are plenty of things for you to do as a family at Wellcome Collection. But be aware that most content in our galleries is best suited to ages 14 and up.