Wellcome Collection — Exploring Life, Art, and Science

A Space for the Curious

On Euston Road, the Wellcome Collection invites visitors to explore the connections between science, art, and the human experience.
Created by Sir Henry Wellcome, a visionary collector and philanthropist, it’s a museum that sparks conversation about health, identity, and imagination.

This free space welcomes everyone — from art lovers to medical minds — to think about what it means to be alive.

From Curiosity to Collection

Sir Henry Wellcome (1853–1936) believed knowledge could heal and unite people.
His vast collection of medical artefacts, manuscripts, and artworks became the foundation for today’s museum.
Therefore, the Wellcome Collection, opened in 2007, continues his mission — bringing together science and storytelling in inspiring new ways.

Exploring the Wellcome Collection
1. Being Human Gallery

The Being Human gallery asks profound questions: what defines us, how do we care for one another, and how does technology shape life?
Through personal stories, art, and objects, it reflects on health, genetics, and emotion in a changing world.

2. Medicine Man and Medicine Now

The Medicine Man gallery displays highlights from Wellcome’s own collection — ancient surgical tools, mummies, and prosthetics.
Meanwhile, Medicine Now connects the past to the present, exploring genetics, disease, and mental health through modern art.
Together, they reveal how science and culture shape our understanding of the body.

3. Exhibitions, Library, and Events

Temporary exhibitions dive into topics like climate, disability, and the future of medicine.
The Wellcome Library, free to access, houses one of the world’s best collections for the study of health and humanity.
In addition, regular talks and workshops encourage visitors to question, create, and share ideas.

Learn more at the Wellcome Collection official website

A Place for Reflection

The Wellcome Collection isn’t just for looking — it’s for thinking.
Visitors can relax in the Reading Room, enjoy coffee at the café, or browse the bookshop filled with art and science titles.
Moreover, the museum’s inclusive approach ensures accessibility and welcomes diverse perspectives.

It’s both a gallery and a conversation — a modern temple of curiosity.

Visiting the Wellcome Collection
How to Get There

Address: 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE

By Tube: Euston (Northern, Victoria lines) or Warren Street (Northern, Victoria).

By Train: Euston Station, 2-minute walk.

By Bus: Routes 10, 18, 30, 73, 205, 390 stop nearby.

Opening Hours & Admission

Open Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–6pm. Admission is free.

Facilities

Café and restaurant

Bookshop and reading spaces

Free Wi-Fi and library access

Step-free access throughout

Nearby Attractions

The British Library: Home to historic manuscripts and exhibitions.

The British Museum: Global treasures of art and archaeology.

Grant Museum of Zoology: A quirky natural history gem.

University College London: Historic architecture and museums.

Together, they form the Euston and Bloomsbury Knowledge Trail.

Why Visit the Wellcome Collection?

The Wellcome Collection is more than a museum — it’s a mirror of humanity.
It celebrates curiosity, compassion, and creativity through the stories that connect us all.

Whether you’re drawn to art, science, or philosophy, you’ll leave with new ways of seeing the world.

It’s London’s museum of life itself — free, fascinating, and endlessly thought-provoking.