What we do

Explore more about us and our history and the variety of different activities, programmes and services at Wellcome Collection.

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About Wellcome Collection

Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library that aims to challenge how we all think and feel about health.

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Young People

If you're a 14-to-19-year-old, find out how you can get involved with Wellcome Collection.

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Schools

Find out about our events, opportunities and projects for teachers and schools.

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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.

Books

Wellcome Collection publishes adventurous and unusual books that explore health, medicine and the complexities of the human condition.

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The library

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

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Venue hire

Our venues at Wellcome Collection are available seven days a week. They're ideal for almost any event.

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The Hub at Wellcome Collection

Dynamic transdisciplinary space where creative minds collaborate on projects exploring medicine, life and art.

Touring exhibitions

A selection of the diverse and vibrant temporary exhibitions programme Wellcome Collection offers to tour.

Working with Wellcome Collection

Wellcome Collection produces innovative public events, exhibitions, books and digital projects.

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Collections enquiries

Guidance for researchers about Wellcome’s collections.

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