Reviews of Wellcome Collection. (Museum) in London (London).

Wellcome Collection

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183 Euston Rd, London NW1 2BE, United Kingdom

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H. R.

3.75 stars. Located very close to Euston. Good spot to fill in 90mins. Free. Yep free. I booked but it appears you no longer need to. Something a little different. Useful way to introduce kids but not particularly to interactive. Don't forget to visit the reading room on level 2. Definitely happy that I visited.

R.

I love the themes they’re addressing such as Being Human and Joy. Very uniquely designed studio 🤩 Must visit. It’s a short time experience! They are taking precautionary measures and is safe for all ages. They also have a cute cafe to visit once you’re done exploring.

C. A.

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 plenty of toilets. Recommended!!

K. N.

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 that is Selfridges and Bond Street too! No excuses for not squeezing in a bit of culture into your shopping therapy.

L. I.

Most delightful, considerate and accommodating museum. Top in accessibility. Wonderfully done exhibitions, great collections, lovely reading room.

Y. K.

Absolutely enjoyed my visit. Went there for David Shrigley and it was more than expected. I really liked their current exhibition Joy and Tranquility, you can stay as long as you like since there are many seats which allows you to truly enjoy the artworks! Strongly recommend a visit. It’s FREE.

N. L.

Wow Wow Wow what an amazing place. Loved all the well-being quotes on the wall. All the surrounds etc make ya feel emotional but in a good way. A lovely place that is good for your mental health and relieves a lot of stress etc ❤️❤️ The exhibitions are very interesting such as Medicine Man 😊 Lovely Cafe on site with a nice selection of Food & Drinks 🥤

C. H.

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 .. Our delegate feedback has been excellent .

M. S.

A collection of different exhibits, with varying levels of quality. The tranquility and medical exhibits were fantastic, but third one (can't remember the name) was a bit of a let down. Very friendly staff, and definitely worth a visit if you're near Euston Station.

A. L.

One of my favourite museums. I love that they always have a section in the museum where they change the exhibit, but keep everything else the same. I love the medieval section with the medical and torture devices. Lovely clean toilets too, which is always a plus! A lot to learn there

H. S.

Enjoyed my visit very much. Will definitely visit again as I only had time to visit the exhibition on first floor. Too many fascinating exhibits!

J. S.

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 when reading up on health concerns. I love the tranquility room as it was a nice place to relax, meditate and get lost in woods (of the photographer image. You will see what I mean once you get in the there, I promise) Love the sounds of nature in the background too! <3 The toilets were clean but one of them did not have any soap from the metal dispenser for some reason which was a bit annoying. Also, the toilets upstairs did not flush so well. Staff were friendly, observant in every room and informative.

M. M.

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 with alot of old books relating to health and medicine. A peaceful place, it's a good spot to have a rest for a short while if you're tired.

E. W.

Wow, what a gorgeous gallery. Have told all of my friends to go check out Joy & Tranquility, absolutely lovely exhibitions. It’s free (In London?!) and definitely worth making the trip for!

S. L.

Loved the Wellcome Collection. I am so grateful it is free to enter. The place is stunning and the medicine and joy exhibits were fascinating. The only thing I didn't like was leaving. The place has an amazing library, a nice cafe and clean toilets.

R.

Must visit this museum when in London. For those who love medical history including dental exhibition, this place could be a good place to learn about. . There is no entrance fee, and you can also find a restaurant and library/ reading room inside the museum. . You can reach this place via Euston tube station, just walk a few minutes to get there.

A. H.

An interesting place to visit for human health and related topics. Visit is free but you need to book ahead.

D. L.

A fantastic gallery with wonderful exhibitions. Free entry too.

J. W.

Friendly staff and a clean environment. I didn't really engage with what was open, I'm not keen on the reliance on audio as I prefer more inclusive exhibits. I didn't understand the meaning behind numerous exhibits and would have liked to have known more. Maybe I misunderstood as other reviews are positive. The Medicine Man exhibition reopens next month so will try that.

M. M.

Very child friendly place, nice staff and lot of thing to see and do.

L. H.

Amazing museum and i like this sign acknowledging the way that exhibits were acquired through colonialism and the eurocentric way the objects were previously displayed. Most British museums do not do this so that was refreshing. Little blue signs everywhere give historians views, often addressing the above. Loved it.

S.

Beautiful place, good coffee, incredible reading room.

D. P.

Love this venue, always has great exhibitions. Visited joy and tranquility exhibition today and it was great. Also had some quite reading time in a lovely reading room.

R. G.

I haven't been in a while but have been several times since 2014. I've always loved the varied exhibitions, the reading room, the gift shop and cafe. I just think it's a fab space. The reading room is an especially nice place to escape to, though sometimes not as quiet as I'd personally like. I do want to use the library there some day.

m.

The Wellcome Collection is a museum and library near Euston Train station. originally bequeathed by Henry Wellcome (the founder of the pharmaceutical company), the collection contains an eclectic mix of exhibits related to medicine. There's a permanent exhibition specifically for some of the Henry Wellcome' collection and even better is an excellent free audio guide in English, French or British Sign Language. There's also an ever changing number of exhibitions that make it worthwhile to re-visit the museum. Right now, there's an exhibition on the architecture and now buildings increase or decrease our health and wellbeing.

S. O.

I think I need to come back here and change my rating. Popped in after a cancelled meeting, and had an hour to kill, to catch a train from Euston station opposite. The permanent exhibits of Mr. Wellcome on the third floor are nice, from medical impliments, to anatomical dolls and shrunken heads, and weird paintings of deformed human beings. The other stuff, mediocre. Nice restaurant cafe and bookshop on ground floor, and toilets.

A. A. B. W.

Only visited for the nice cafe. Plenty of comfortable seating. Staff welcoming and friendly. Good range for lunch and plenty of nice cakes.

S. R.

Amazing! Beautiful architecture, artwork and exhibits. My favourite however was definitely the reading space. Absolutely amazing for anyone who loves to read. Would definitely love to live closer or visit more to be here everyday.

D.

I have enjoyed most of the exhibitions I have attended in the Museum section of the Wellcome Collection - and the best part, they are free for everyone to enjoy it. This is a fascinating place with an interesting permanent collection and changing and interesting temporary exhibitions.

V. I.

Great collection of medical history and culture! Lots of different types of display from the past! Very interesting and paintings and medical tools! On the top floor there is a restaurant and on the lobby a coffee shop!

A. K. J. T.

This is a fabulous place to visit in post-pandemic London. The place is well organised and easy to get to from London Euston and Euston Square. They have interesting Joy and Tranquillity exhibitions until early 2022 - which are free! So what are you waiting for? There is also a coffee and dining place. The inside is carefully monitored for Covid cleanliness...need I say more?

B. U.

Really interesting displays located in the Wellcome building. They have multiple exhibitions going on, each located on different floors. It was nice to just wander around the look at the exhibits. It was free entry and definitely worth the time if you are interested in medicine and humans.

S. A.

Really interesting place! Very unique collection of items relating to science. The workers are nice and there’s different rooms with completely different collections, such as one under water, one in the dark, one on teeth and so on. Very intruding. There’s also a big cafe and the gift shop has some really cool items. I’d say it is overpriced but the cards aren’t and they are really pretty too! Do visit it. One down point would be that the entrance is confusing we had to walk around the whole block and the security guard kept telling everyone where the actual entrance is so I guess it should be better sign posted? Nonetheless a great place.

C.

A naive and back-to-basics exhibition about happiness, one of our most wanted and necessary of human feelings, simply put in paper and picture by the fascinating Wellcome Collection. A must-see experience with the upcoming gloomy winter hoovering over our post-pandemic souls.

N. H.

Really interesting museum. There are often exhibitions about a particular aspect of medical science. The collection appeals to people of all ages and of all levels of education. There isn't a charge to see the main collection. The staff are generally friendly and helpful. The museum's location opposite London Euston Station makes this very accessible.

J. T.

Awesome exhibition of tranquility in the heart of London. I can only recommend to visit.

M. W. M.

Good place to visit different exhibitions throughout the year, you have to book your tickets they are free.

A. A.

Used groupon voucher so was very affordable. Staff were very polite and tea came very quickly. Great for anyone who wants a read with tea on the side. The museum is also a great place to look around. Overall an excellent place and very fun

M. R.

A lovely learning and exhibition facility right across the road from Euston Station. You can spend a few hours viewing an exhibition or attending a talk before eating in the ground floor cafe or upper floor restaurant. Those researching, especially medical or scientific subjects will find the library very helpful. You need a membership to use the library. Otherwise check out the lounge with comfy chairs and lots of books and magazines. I also love the bookshop which I try to avoid because a book always catches my eye!

H. C.

A fantastic free collection that you could spend hours exploring! The staff are so nice, the cafes are lovely and they have so many tours and events on. A truly fascinating place to visit with so much to offer, I can see why people would go back again and again!

B. Y.

The medicine man collection was amazing. I was most impressed with the Trepanned skull from more than 4000 years ago. Darwin's walking sticks and Napoleon's toothbrush, an Earl X-ray machine were among the many interesting items.

A. D. G.

An absolute jewel! I accidentally found this place and it's absolutely wonderful. The café is brilliant and the book/gift shop kept me there for an hour marvelling at the books they had available. They have lots of free events and exhibitions which are well curated and very interesting. This has definitely become one of my new favourite places to visit!

S. G. M.

Not one of the better known museums in London but the Welcome Collection is an important and influential centre of knowledge and artifacts linked to 'medicine, life and art'. The collection includes permanent (Medicine Man) and temporary exhibitions, there is a specialist library, reading room, cafe, restaurant and gift shop. A must see attraction and knowledge centre on the Euston Road,

J. J.

I absolutely love visiting the Wellcome Collection. Its a fantastic building, so much to see and really fantastic exhibitions. Great for everyone, kids, families or just the single traveller. Quick walk from Euston or Kings cross undergrounds.

X. Z.

couldn't recommend more. love it!

S. J.

Always something memorable. Loved the Tranquility exhibition.

Y. C.

Free entry! Every exhibition was so detailed and full of knowledge. Gift shop were also a good place to find special souvenirs.

L. E.

This may just be my favourite place in London! The library is great for studying, the cafe and reading room for catching up with friends, the gift shop is just 100s of books I am lusting after, and best of all are the exhibitions! The permanent collection is brilliant, and I have yet to go to a temporary exhibition I haven’t enjoyed. I think my favourites to date are the Architecture and Health exhibition and the History of Dentistry. The only things you have to pay for are whatever you buy from the cafe and the shop (which for me is always too much!). I would emphatically recommend to anyone who is curious.

W. G.

Interesting little museum on Euston road. Reading Room was a nice place to sit and read for an hour and the permanent and visiting exhibitions were very interesting.

J. B.

The museum section is very interesting and completely different to your normal museum experience due to the more immersive feel.

G. K.

Great place to visit again after 3 or 4 years. Gutted to find bookshop is no longer there though ...

A. M.

Nice selection of reading material that isn't your usual fare, with some specialist topics . Also home to the Somewhere in Between exhibit this year. Features an immersive free diving exhibit that transports you to a world of ocean free divers.

C. S.

I went for the library. You need to check your bags before and take your belongings with you on a see though plastic bag they provide. Once there, they gave me a hard time asking what was my “medicine subject of interest” before issuing me the membership. I truly go there for research - so if you are too, just make sure you know what you’re looking for straight away or they’re going to try to shoosh you away. Besides that - the library is simply beautiful, quiet, clean, and the books are amazing. The staff is good too, and I’m sure they’re doing their job to prevent people coming in just to sleep or not use their books. If you need a place to read, their reading room is beautiful, very inspiring and open for everyone. Overall, I had a great experience and the peacefulness they provide makes you get a lot done. They really got it together. To be a member of the library you need your ID, proof of address and well...some interest in medicine research.

D. T.

This place is basically a syntopicon, in the sense used by Adler in 'How to Read a Book'. The collections are texts, artworks, videos, audio pieces - even games! - all on the same topic, to allow interested perusers to explore an idea from a variety of perspectives and using myriad lenses. The staff are friendly and helpful, the gift shop is well-stocked with books and toys to remember your visit, and best of all - it's free! Highly recommended.

M. B.

Four floors full of fascinating exhibitions, talks, experiments and drop-in sessions. There's a library, gift shop, cafeteria with some good food and a proper restaurant as well. I love to come back! There's always something new and interesting.

H. N.

One of the most intelligent bookshops anywhere.Usually good exhibits going on and a nice cafe.Well worth a visit.

K. R.

Great place to grab a coffee, relax/study/work at the third’s floor library, and to learn about biology, curious facts, and (at least during the expo in November 2018) social housing challenges

N. W.

Had an hour to spare waiting for trains so went along here. Even in a short time enjoyed the medicine man area. Staff were extremely helpful. Would have loved to have stayed longer. Hopefully next time.

C. C.

We visited this fantastic museum due to the exhibition Ayurvedic Man: Encounters with Indian medicine (by the way a very impessiv time-limited show) and we were amazed about the other exhibits connecting science, art and the historie of medicine, so this is an place for everybody who wants to know more about your own body and the achievements of medicine and with everything that comes with that, so this is a highly recommended place for a visit also for kids.

V. R.

A great institution- free entry to learn about the intersection of science with many other subjects- from what emotions are and how we perceive them to how architecture impacts, and is impacted by, our context. Really friendly staff as well!

E. L.

The exhibitions are great and peculiar, plus I had a very nice tea not spending much. Will come back for sure!

N. I.

Great reading room and nice cafes. The medicine man exhibit was also a good one, featuring some medical instruments and curiosities.

l. c.

I love this place especially the nkisis:) free entry too!!! Whoohooo

R.

Very interesting place, excellent exhibitions. Nice reading room.

M. G.

I saw a permanent exhibition - "Being Human" + an installation - "What does it mean to be human now?. Both events are inspirational and unique. You must take your time to watch carefully and listen (earphones for free!) to expirance & understand deeply the whole message which is hidden in every piece of artwork (50). They are reflecting & showing ours hopes & fears about our place as humans in a fast changing world. After this stimulative event, to make my expirance even more important, I went to a Reading Room. This is a magic and stimulative place. A rare gem & jam. Kind of a pocket gallery - library and a special social space. When you start exploring every corner and nook you will be speechless how a proportionally small amount of objects and books on display can motivate you to be part of many interactive activities. On the other hand it is an informal and comfortable (safe too) place to unwind. Love it.

A. G.

Great place to visit for free. Interesting exhibitions about science and medicine. Reading room is very interesting.

E. K.

Enjoyed the exhibitions and was amazed with the study lounge! It was really cosy, definitely looked like a great working space!

B. J.

A wonderfully curated series of exhibits. Well worth a couple of hours of your time.

n. p.

Loved the current exhibition. The library is also worth visiting.

A. P.

Always a fantastic experience, whether that's solo, with friends, or a date, I love everything about this place - from the curated exhibitions, to the permanent collection, via the library, you cannot go wrong.

V. M.

Amazing and beautiful collection that I visited twice in two days to take everything in! If you love medical curios and bizarre historical objects this is a complete dream, with a massive collection of vintage medical instruments, and items related to sex and death. The body exhibition is a fantastic interactive and thought provoking collection of objects that blur the lines between art and science. A fantastic bookshop too that I bought lots of interesting and rare to find books about science. I love this place!

C. R.

Great meeting place - good coffee, and plenty of intellectual stimulation. Try it next time you have a business meeting or date!

M. P.

It was fascinating! Interesting topics and weird pictures but it's worth visiting!

M. M.

I enjoyed this museum as it's unique and all of the exhibitions are free. There are certain some very unique pieces to see. Not a large museum but certainly worth the visit. There is an excellent reading room, I believe getting there early may enable one to get a spot to sit down. There is also a decent sized book and gift store.

D. M.

Always nice. More variety now too.

P. C.

Peaceful museum in a beautiful building, interesting mixture of ancient and modern. Nice place to spend some time, looking around, sitting quietly, exploring the shop, eating in the cafe. They have unexpected exhibitions sometimes, such as the one about the history of magic, which are well worth seeing.

T. A. A.

You have to go for an exhibtion you're going to be interested in and if you do that, it's great! Amazing free exhibitions - really interesting, relevant and enlightening. Short guided tours are given with verve and enthusiasm. We also loved the cafe - tasty baguette / sandwich lunch before looking at the exhibition and a fine array of cakes for tea when we came out. And the shop has some very interesting books and quirky gifts. A great way to spend a relaxed Sunday afternoon!

h. d.

Absolutely brilliant. Exhibits were lovely and interesting for me and the kid all covid safe and the staff were fantastic. Whole building was also pram friendly.

G. P.

The Reading Room is one of my favourite places in London. It would get a five star review just for that. But there's so much more to it too. I have been many times, and the temporary exhibitions have been exceptional. Take advantage of the free bag check (by the stairwell directly in front of the entrance) and take your time here. The book shop and cafe are both excellent too. Pop in if you haven't been, and you'll see why so many people go back time and time again.

f. s.

Amazing museum, always interesting stuff going on and it’s for free. The reading room is just a thing of dreams. The cafe is a lovely space with lots of light shining through the large windows, albeit really expensive. The museum shop has lots of interesting reads to offer.

A. M.

Always a pleasure to visit and spend time in. And the coffee shop is great!

H. M.

Amazing place! Beautiful displays of Modern Science :-) Highly recommended!!!!

J. P.

Free and interesting exhibitions. Also has a great gift shop.

P. T.

Lovely modern building hidden behind an old facade. Houses a diverse selection of exhibits, most are free. I saw The Psychology of Magic exhibit. Fascinating. Then, having some more time to spare, I ventured upstairs to the medicine exhibit. Not for the fainthearted! but very interesting

R. J.

Me and My boyfriend love this museum. Fantastic collection of curiosities. And not too busy like other more well known museums in London. Very good to look around if you are near Kings Cross and have some time to look around some amazing items!

C. C.

What an underrated gem in the city, i came to visit without any expectation and i saw some really inspiring exhibitions. They also host late opening on Thursday night sometimes, so it's good for people who have to work. The curation topics are generally centering on medical, human body, mind, and cognition, but don't think it as a pure science museum, they also draw from art and other disciplines to extend the conversations. Fascinating!

A. N.

Love this place, lots of free exhibitions, interesting way to spend a few hours. Great reading space in the library with comfy cushions and scientific books to marvel at. Cafe serves good coffee, and the bookshop has a great selection of weird, cool stuff to browse.

S.

Always have amazing free exhibitions! There’s a reading room on the top floor which is a great alternative to a library. If you’re a nearby uni student it is great for studying somewhere a bit different. The gift shop is so good and sells loads of cute soft germ toys on key rings! Would recommend this.

M. J.

I really liked the Tranquility exhibition. It made up for the worst coffee I've ever had in the cafe.

D. F.

There are some great exhibitions that are all free and very interesting. Quite different from what you would get at other museums. What I do love is the Reading Room upstairs. Very nice space which was newly renovated. It’s really lovely to chill on one of the beanbags by the stairs and has some lovely touches in the open planned space. Staff friendly too. All in all one of my Favourite secret spots. Wellcome Café is also a nice airy bright space. Really nicely laid out and designed too. Good coffee. Lovely to pop in as it’s on a random stretch of road.

M. K.

Popped in to kill an hour before meeting friends and ended up staying far longer. Fairly interesting but not for everyone or a full day.

D. S.

Always enjoy popping in. Had a lovely plant based salad 🥗

O. B.

Some very interesting exhibits about the history of medicine from Henry Wellcome's collection (including a birthing chair, a shrunken head and King George's hair?!). The modern medicine section had some very thought-provoking artwork, I can't even choose a favourite because there was some truly incredible stuff. My favourite thing however was the building itself - in particular the Reading Room which is worth a visit even if you don't see anything else. It's stunning and has an instantly calming effect. There are several things to see there, but I do recommend also leaving time to just sit and relax. The upstairs library is sectioned off but you can ask at the front desk for a pass. And there are plenty of staff on hand if you have any questions.

N. T.

"Excellent place, displaying a variety of artworks concerning medicine, science, psychology and life. I highly recommend the "Medicine Man" exhibition, which houses a variety of collections of Henry Wellcome. This place has indeed so much to learn and a must visit for medical/pharmaceutical/psychology students and professionals." The above paragraph is what I had written two years ago. Sadly, that comment is not valid anymore. Firstly, I really don't like the new gallery called "Being Human". I really don't see how it is related to human experiences. Nothing in there interests me and I don't like any of the exhibits displayed in there. This gallery is totally weird and shocking. I will not step foot in this gallery ever again. Sorry, it's boring. Perhaps you'll should have used that space to display some more of Henry Wellcome's collections. After all, this museum is meant to display his collection. He did not collect 1.5 million objects for nothing. Display more of his objects. That's what people want to see. Secondly, this museum is going in the direction of progressive politics and the daily tour guides don't talk about any interesting subjects/objects anymore. Except two ladies and three gentlemen working at this place, all other tour guides aim to connect the history of their objects with modern liberal politics. Don't connect history with politics. Focus on the object of your choice and stick to the subject and make the tours interesting. The reading room is still my favourite. Don't change anything in there. Regarding the special exhibitions, "Smoke and Mirrors" was awesome. 10/10. It was the best exhibition ever. "Play well", not bad. "Jo Spencer's Photography", awful. Despite of everything I've written, I will not stop anyone from visiting this place because it's free museum after all. Thank you for the opportunity to review this place.

C. D.

Most lovable museum of health! There is a permanent exhibition which has the complete DNA tomes (DNA code which was discovered thanks to the Welcome Trust funding) and many curiosities about heath in general. The temporary exhibitions are more like art explorations about health. The bookshop is also really interesting!

C. C.

Great muséum with cool exhibitions

G. B.

Loads to learn. You need to get a ticket online before attending but really nicely laid out galleries full of interesting stuff.

A. F.

This is a fantastic little museum with free general admission as with most of London's museums. The permanent "medicine man" exhibition alone is worth popping into; it's rather like a modern, tidy version of Oxford's Ashmolean. I notice something new and quirky every time I visit. The staff are friendly & the whole place has such a cozy and pleasant feel to it. Do stop in if you're nearby.

A. v.

Excellent gallery with lovely joy and tranquility exhibition. Spent way longer there than I expected

A. 3.

A bit small but a modern and inventive museum. Lots of interactive exhibits and a great cafe in a beautifully designed interior. A short hop to the British Museum and west end shops, bars and theatres etc as well so very well located. Interesting permanent collection and rotating temporary exhibitions on the upper level.

z. t.

Its a good place. They have a lovely collection of pictures.... Great throwback to olden days..... Very lovely place.... Totally recommend it for a school trip or any trip....

P.

Nice place. Came here because the Grant Museum was closed and this was nearby. The 'Medicine Man' collection was astounding and had some real gems of curiosities. However, the modern medicine exhibit was a bit sparse with little in the way of exhibits. A lot of the medical-inspired art was slightly odd though. There was a disturbing sculpture of what an extremely fat human missing arms or legs looked like (?) which given as the centre is trying to encourage people of all ages to visit, could probably terrify a young child. Also, the temporary exhibition about medicine in India was fascinating, and I could not stress how much you should visit it. It had a great café and other facilities, although the library has closed for now. 8.5/10

S. C.

Hadn't heard of this museum but a friend suggested we visit while in London for the day. I was impressed from first coming in, nice, light, open spaces. Exhibitions include permanent collections and temporary exhibits focusing on medical ailments and objects. Particularly impressed by the reading room on the 2nd floor - wasn't just books, but a welcoming area with comfy chairs, exhibits, digital elements and ways to leave your own stamp with a drawing or comment. Not a huge museum but good for an hour or so. Also has a cafe and restaurant.

R. I.

Forever one of my favourite spots in London. The staircase with the pillows is the most perfect study spot~

N. H.

An institution in London. The actual Wellcome collection is made up of lots of strange curiosities but there is more to the site than this as there are always a number of decent temporary exhibitions. Entry is free to most exhibitions. They are always high quality. The cafe and shop are worth a trip alone. One of London's best sights.

S. H. S.

This is an excellent place either to eat or to work. The cafe offers delicious food and coffee (I had breakfast from there) but at an above-average price tag. The library / working section is really great. There are large tables to work on and free wi-fi. You need to arrive by 10am, otherwise it gets very busy on weekdays and you will be unable to find space - you are required to check-in your jackets and bags before entering the library - this minimises clutter and ensures nobody spills things on the valuable books here.

C. C.

Fantastic place to spend an afternoon on weekends. The permanent display is extremely comprehensive (spanning multiple floors), and temporary exhibitions are very thorough as well. Admission is free, but on busy days a timed-ticket system will be in place for entry into the temporary exhibition, which allows one to wander around elsewhere or enjoy something from the cafe inside the building whilst waiting.

p. t.

What a great place, loved the electricity exhibit. A must for anyone visiting London. This is the fourth time I've visited here and loved it just as much as the first. Here you can lose yourself and there gallery is self is very relaxed. On this occasion I was with my child in a pushchair and the staff were very friendly and willing to help

E. J.

The exhibitions can be a little hit or miss here, but given it's free I can't really complain about that! Nothing here is really all that typical of what you would expect to see on display in London 'museums' - they've had displays about death to sex, all well curated and put together. There's a lovely little cafe space here, but it is quite expensive for food and the coffee is pretty dire. What is worth the trip alone is the awesome gift shop, filled to the brim of a huge range of books on all kinds of subjects from the history of tattoos to human biology.

J. G.

We went to see the exhibit "Can Graphic Design Save Your Life". Probably the best free exhibition I've ever seen. You could tell a lot of thought had gone into the curation and display. The kitchen upstairs was good, but nothing special.

J.

My favourite museum in London! Free exhibitions with very captivating subjects. Bonus: the book shop has an amazing choice of interesting books on lots of topic from design to psychology or philosophy.

A. C.

Fantastic, what gem this place is, the permanent collection was surprisingly fascinating, I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Misbehaving bodies was was excellent and took a guided tour, and our guide was very knowledgeable and fostered a very intelligent and interesting discussion among us visitors. Smoke and mirrors was fun too, made me consider a lot that I hadn’t given much thought to.

V. J.

One of my go to places to hit up if wanting to spend some quiet time perusing the amazingly different exhibits. Conveniently near the station incase of a quick getaway. Great for fans of medical and the macabre. I have seen exhibits on Mexican prayer drawings, sex, forensic science as well as the standalone medical exhibits. There's also a brilliant library with plenty of space to squirrel into a nook with a book or as a quiet workspace.

D. W.

Loved my visit here. The states of mind exhibition was thought provoking and the reading room was beautiful - there are pillows to lie on, great art and interesting books. Very stylish and well laid out, will definitely be returning

S. G.

An excellent quirky collection of medical and pharmaceutical curios from the last few hundred years, especially since it's free! I love the design and aesthetics of the exhibitions and the friendly layout. The special exhibits are popular near the end of their runs, so try to see them early on to avoid massive queues.

J. W.

I was very impressed by the Wellcome Collection, which has exhibits on medicine, health, and science. The exhibits were fascinating, engaging, and pleasing to visitors of all ages. Though the collection is rather small (only 1 floor), it is informative, interesting, and will educate adults and children alike. There are exhibits on obesity, DNA, diseases around the world, and the history of medicine.

E. S.

This museum is a different one of its kind for one it displays an unusual mixture of medical artifacts like the first printout human genome in series of books. And the great part is entry is free and one can not help but feel "welcome" all the time. They have a changing events and exhibits and so worthy to come by every now and then.

j. w.

Interesting collection of items and like so in the gift shop. Cafe is good to. Free to enter! If you are traveling from Euston get there early and have a look round, it's only across the road from the station.

J. E.

Lovely place to bring friends or a partner for a browse around some of the exhibits. My favourite is the medicine man and the various medical themed exhibits they have going on. Definitely recommend to everyone - and it's free!

J. H.

Awesome place. Nearest tube Euston. Great exhibitions on. Great cafe. Really interesting book shop and gifts. Always something to buy for that difficult person. Great place for kids at kid exhibitions. They also do amazing evening talks. Toilets and cloakrooms available. Help desk at front. And vest of all it's FREE

A. v. C.

Lots to do here. Museum has a perfectly curated kooky mix of art and science, with plenty of thought-provoking artefacts. Temporary exhibitions are generally fantastic (though some have been a bit disappointing). The gift shop stocks many highly original items that are well suited as quirky gifts. The library and reading room are to be recommended. Again, quirky and well curated interior design, coupled with peace and quiet, away from the 'orrid and busy Euston Road.

B. M.

One of my favorite museums in London -- completely free to enter and engages the public with science in an innovative way. Lots of special/interactive events, including talks with scientists, hands-on stations in the reading room, and rotating exhibits. The afternoon tea in the kitchen is fantastic for the value (with a discount available on groupon).

S. A.

Brilliant day out. Great food and reasonable prices for central London. Highly recommend.

J.

Set up at the bequest of Sir Henry Wellcome, a wealthy pharmaceutical entrepreneur and philanthropist, this place explores the interconnections between science, art and life. It has a large library (over 750,000 books), with many strange and bizarre titles, a large cafe and shop, plus regularly puts on fascinating talks. The curation is very good, with exhibitions that are always impressive, and often high-tech. If you're interested in science, you can't go far wrong with a visit to the Wellcome Collection. So it's well worth worth keeping up with their programme of events.

A. G.

My all time favourite exhibition space in London 😀. The permanent collection brilliantly blends science, medicine and art in such an interesting and informative way. I have visited lots of fantastic free exhibitions here over the years on diverse subjects such as the brain, Ayurveda, teeth, sex, crime and mental health 👍. Tons of events going on from discussions, workshops, late nights etc. Great shop too 💜

N. S.

I absolutely love the reading room; very cosy and the atmosphere is pleasant as well as creative - with red comfy pillows on the stairs. Some of the exhibitions they do are quite interesting. And they serve good coffee as well. Overall, one of my favourite musuem in London.

W. F.

Really cool exhibits and pieces, and I spent hours inside. If you have any interest in medicine, go here. They have a lot of books you may read while there, too, that pertain to cultural aspects of medicine as well as the science behind it. It had a lot of interactive stuff for kids as well.

l. b.

A wonderful place where the free exhibitions offer unique and challenging perspectives on being human. A beautiful environment with friendly staff and great free tours. The cafe (for the person who one-star reviewed saying they gave up trying to find after 20 minutes) is what you walk past as you come into the building

J. C. S.

A well designed, aesthetically pleasing gallery/museum with a range of exhibitions and collections to keep you returning throughout the year. The historical medical items collection is outstanding, scary, and sometimes downright haunting. There's also bag and coat check in, so a good place to go between checking-in/out of your hotel and the airport.

A. C.

Where science meets art - entertaining, engaging and eye boggling. Well worth a visit.

n. p.

Great cafe and a really cool gift shop with excellent selection of books and cards. When I visited, part of the main exhibit was closed for an update so a second visit is required however what was available to see was very worthwhile and well put together. Worth visiting either before or after the Royal College of Surgeons.

C. C.

It's free and quite interesting. good expo about genteics, obesity and teeth

a. k.

Well worth visiting. Very informative and amazing tranquility and joy exhibitions.

S. S.

Fab collection with no admission fee and easy to book to visit! I had lovely Saturday watching interesting and educational exhibition fab fab fab

R. J.

This is a truly amazing venue. The exhibitions are always interesting and many of them are actually thought provoking. I would say that it is one of the best value experiences in London, but given that it's free all you really invest is your time - in which respect it is unequivocally time well spent.

M. K.

The exhibit with all the strange medical things was great. Other exhibits there had many reproductions and focused on teaching with a slant towards environmentalism/conservationism (e.g., saving electricity, eating better, not making animals go extinct).

n.

free exhibition was interesting! went for the magic one (was really intriguing!) and then browsed the bookstore after. would have stopped by the cafe to chill for abit but i wasn’t hungry then unfortunately :( the atmosphere is very cozy and the place is well lit!

U. H.

Enjoyable day out. The regular exhibition is awesome - highlights include the thin cross section of the human body, and the huge-fat-tumour like thing as soon as you enter on the first floor! The Superhuman exhibition recently was thought provoking and insightful. Staff are always friendly and helpful

E. s.

Highly recommended, we have been meaning to come for ages and we weren't disappointed. Everything is laid out really nicely and it is really easy to follow the narrative. Will definitely be coming back when more is open

P. C.

If you visit (or even just read the reviews here) then you'll know why this is one of the best museums in London (together with the equally quirky Grant Museum of Zoology just around the corner). This museum deserves to be in every guide book and on everyone's top 10 things to visit albeit with a small caveat that it's not for the faint-of-heart due to the dehydrated human corpse, the ancient dildos, the Victorian amputation saws ... and much more!! Brace yourself for a visit!

S. S.

The Wellcome Trust put on an interesting range of exhibitions, all with a loose connection to science, covering a wide selection of topics - everything from superstition to prosthetics. The tagline on their website is 'a free destination for the incurably curious' and the exhibition programme certainly lives up to this grand claim; the current show on death - 'a self portrait' is no exception. As the exhibitions are free, they are also usually quite packed, and often you have to queue. There is also a series of topical events to support each exhibition. Further plus points are the excellent bookshop, where you can pick up quirky gifts and unusual London guidebooks and the airy cafe - although a minor caveat would be that it is difficult to find an empty table. My recommendation would be to try the Friends House Quaker Cafe further along the Euston Road which is less crowded and cheaper.

M. A.

Previous reviewers have rightly commented on how amazing it is that the Wellcome Collection offers its visitors such outstanding free rotating exhibitions as well as an equally intellectually stimulating permanent collection. This alone is deserving of a 4 star rating - the library pushes it up to 5. Free wifi, comfortable seating, funky lighting and a change of scene from stuffy cubicle desks, what more could a grad student want?

K. G.

I can't get over the fact that The Wellcome Collection is so awesome and yet it is free to visit. The building itself is beautiful and the entrance hall has a stunning light installment on the ceiling which always makes people stop and stare for a few moments. The collection itself is focused on the human body and they have lots of bizarre scientific specimens in cabinets and jars. I went to an exhibition recently entitled 'Brains' which was fascinating - it manages to be educational without being deadly boring like some other well established institutions. The story behind the Wellcome collection makes for another interesting element - the guy who founded it was a Victorian explorer who managed to collect a quirky variety of curios from Japanese sex toys to African masks. Check out the permanent collection upstairs for some giggles.

A. D.

The cafe on the ground floor can get very crowded & loud around lunch time and in the early afternoons, hence not the cosiest place to work, unless you're there for a meeting. The library is, on the contrary, a hidden gem and a lovely place to spend an afternoon or do some work on the first floor.

E. N.

One of my favourite things to do in all of London. The permanent exhibitions are eye opening and the temporary ones are always very good as well. The guided tour is free and very good and the coffee shop / bar is always of excellent quality.

T. D.

This is an underrated place in London to visit. The temporary exhibitions are really interesting and often interactive. Having been here a few times I remember competing in a sniff competition when smell was the exhibition. Well worth a visit. Check out the book store afterwards, they've got great collection for us geeky information sponges.

S.

A fab hidden gem! Beautiful building, nice respectful atmosphere, interesting free exhibitions that change seasonally. Access to the library is free, for WiFi or borrowing books you need a day pass.

D. P.

A nice place to visit if you are into science and art just like me. Me and my husband went a few weeks ago. We explored the "Death" exhibit and we were impressed. Fascinating art, paintings and sculptures. I absolutely loved it.

B. P.

We visited the kitchen for afternoon tea and it was such a treat. The sandwiches were tasty as well as the very rich and dense scone and clotted cream. My sencha tea was really quite delicious. This was all for a very reasonable cost. We did not have time to explore the center. Hoping to visit again and do just that.

K. 1.

The Wellcome Collection is a museum and library based at 183 Euston Road, London, displaying a mixture of medical artefacts and original artworks exploring "ideas about the connections between medicine, life and art". Founded in 2007, Wellcome Collection now attracts over 700,000 visitors per year and is advertised as "the free destination for the incurably curious". The venue offers contemporary and historic exhibitions and collections, the Wellcome Library, a café, a bookshop and conference facilities.

N. S.

One the most beautiful museums I have been to, with state of the art facilities and a really great shop to accompany. A real favourite, especially the Reading Room and it makes me wish London is my home so I could go here every week

J. D.

Their exhibitions are always well worth going out of your way to find, especially as they are free. Best part is the 3rd floor library (open late on Thursdays) where you can do some work in silence with a near unlimited supply of cushions

S. P.

One of my favourite galleries. It has two rooms with rotating exhibits which run for a few months each. There is a medical exhibit which is permanent and worth a visit. A lot a time and effort goes into their exhibits.

E. _.

Hidden intellectual and incredibly interesting gem thats totally free. If you're going on a museum prowl of London, DO NOT MISS THIS PLACE! They have their long term exhibition of various biological things (including a physical print out of the human genome in several volumes!!) and their changing one down stairs which features anything from torture to sex. Humans are bloody interesting and the Wellcome Collection doea a good job showing this!

D. H.

I came here from Bristol to see a specific exhibition (smoke and mirrors) and received a fantastic service from the members of staff and the manager on duty. I unfortunately didn't catch their names. I have an invisible illness which varies in its severity and often I look able bodied/ non disabled. When I visited the Wellcome Collection it was one of those miracle, 'able bodied looking, not using a mobility aid' days. Despite looking well I struggle with stairs, queuing and walking, the staff were so helpful and took me an alternative route so I didn't have to queue for 30 minutes. The exhibition was a lot bigger than I expected which was exciting and tiring, luckily there were lots of seats in the exhibition. The exhibition itself was fantastic, the memorabilia and information curated was incredible! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.

C. J.

Such a great little place, will definitely come in handy if I've got time to kill whilst waiting for my train from Euston. Interesting exhibitions and loved the free postcards in the library and leaving notes on the bookmarks for others to find! Also enjoyed the instructions on how to wear a straitjacket and had a game of Guess Who with my friend!

a. v.

Very nice little gem in London. the collection looks quirky and interesting and requires a bit more time to visit so I'll be going back some time soon. We also had an afternoon tea in the restaurant. The tea was delicious, the sandwiches and cakes nice. a good price quality ratio.

B. B.

The Joy and Tranquility exhibits are excellent.

A.

A beautiful building, with comfortable space and decadent features that never override the sense of learning and education that the aesthetic encompasses. A particular thank you to Mr. Delaney, who was wonderfully considerate to both my friend and I, complementing the warmth of the building itself. We will be coming back many times in the future, I am sure.

M. D.

The only reason it's not getting a 5 is because it's currently under going renovations. However, this free museum is is always worry of a visit. The medical collection sounds like it should be boring but I promise you will find something new, different, quirky every time you visit. Plus the cake in the cafe is amazing!

D. A.

The Wellcome Collection is for the curiously minded and strong of stomach, the exhibitions are always brilliant, intriguing and fun such as "Brains" with real brains in jars. When I visited there was also a display of pieces such as Napoleons Toothbrush and a super old Japanese sex kit. Talks are also held their and they are very interesting and can be good fun, I attended one on laughter which was great. All in all a great gallery to visit.

D. W.

Wonderful collection and lovely service from the staff. Very thought provoking.

N. C.

Amazing exhibitions on the history, cutting edge and fringes of medical science. The temporary exhibitions tied to publications. There's a small bookshop loaded with products on related subjects and a nice little Café.

B. R.

Used to come here occasionally as students. Been back recently a d it's as good as ever - it's a huge and quirky collection, hosted in a great space. The permanent part is good enough alone, but the rotating exhibitions can be quite special. It's places like this, free and awesome and just that bit unusual, that make me really appreciate London.

K. W.

My favourite museum in London - always has great exhibition and a great book shop as well which is a major plus! I have also attened free lectures here as well which were super interesting - but you have to book in advance!

s. m.

One of my favourite places in London- such a unique array of objects in the permanent collections, and always interesting temporary exhibitions. Of course, it is not for the squeamish as it mostly deals with diseases, death, dirt - but it is never gratuitous or superficial. Exhibits are well presented and captions informative. It is also open late one day a week, which makes for a great post-office night out, just make sure your appetite is not spoilt ;)

M. “. T.

The Wellcome Trust is one of the wealthiest foundations in the world, and this is their own medical and science museum. The free Collection houses several permanent exhibits from Henry Wellcome's personal collection, and the progress of medicine through the modern age. The temporary exhibits are always extremely popular and often require ticketing so book in advance if you can.

S. L.

Fabulous museum with brilliant cafe and shop. Has a free cloakroom which is a godsend for the weary traveller from Euston (across the road). Free WiFi. Great place to catch your breath. The shop is fully of interesting books, postcards and curios.

T. H.

Fantastic permanent collection, and the rotating exhibits are well worth a visit anytime. Great shop too diong some of the best coffee on Euston Road too. The Death - as Self Portrait exhibition in 2013 was a tour de force.

E. h. (.

Excellent museum / library / meetup place - alongside (currently) exhibits about human body, presenting art works (socks placed to present human chromosomes or photo of Einstein presented as a metal map), listenings regarding operation on human heart (this one made me laugh), interactive installations. From what I’ve read from the brochure there’s plenty of things going on regularly (there’s a timetable of events), but even casual stroll is worth the look on what is currently presented. Quite interesting was the exhibit “A museum of modern nature” where people shared what do they treat as nature - from the collection of cars resembling beetles to sound of water or cat made of cat hair. Free admission.

K. P.

Absolutely a wonderful place! I would highly recommend! The reading rooms are especially brilliant! I've got a lot if uni work finished there!

L. A.

Interesting exhibitions! You have several topics with loads of information about the pieces. Entry is free. There's a café and a restaurant as well as some reading rooms to study. Just 5 minutes from Euston Station.

A. M.

Wellcome Collection is essentially a museum with travelling exhibitions. I visited to see the latest one on Death which ran through how different cultures treat and view the concept of death. It was free, so pretty damn appealing from the get go. There are a couple more long term galleries, so keep it in mind for a cultural day out.

N. F.

I was just stunned at the quality of the exhibitions and the curation. This (very) well-endowed private collection really is doing very much to educate and share with the public its endowment. I really enjoyed the show on outsider art from Japan. Curated with sensitivity and very informative. Let's not forget the very friendly stewards wandering around willing to answer any query on art and the collection. Recommend a visit!

H. I.

Interesting, interesting!! Highly recommend to all who interested in art and...anything!!!!

J. S.

A wonderful museum with lots of interesting things to see. There's 2 main galleries upstairs (Medicine Man & Medicine Now) and usually 1 main exhibition running downstairs. They do lots of events and have free gallery/exhibition tours at least once a week.

H. W.

I love the Wellcome Collection - I have spent many happy afternoons here with friends and family, and it's always free! Such a great variety of visiting exhibitions, and the permanent collection is ever-remarkable. Top recommendation to anyone

D. H. H.

A most wonderful place for the "incurable curious". Great exhibitions, nice cafe and bookshop & lovely reading room where you can undertake virtual autopsies. One of my all-time favourite places in London.

E. S.

On the lower part of the museum, the exhibit changes every few months and on the upstairs you can see the permanent collection. With plenty ofstrange working places, there is also free Wi-Fi, and they served tasty coffee. It isever boring visiting here, they have always inspirationalartistic projects.The museum is dedicated to science and medicine, but in artful and classyapproach. When I went upstairs, I saw further interesting objects, all medically connected, like prosthetic limbs, apreserved and constrained woman or even Napoleon's gold-plated toothbrush, covered with blood.

B. L.

Offers popular seasonal exhibition. I'm just surprised of the amount of museum grade stuff this Wellcome guy seems to own to be able to exhibit them on such a scale. The themes they set is usually interesting (e.g. sex, forensics) and thus generally warrants a 30 minutes+ queue. Some exhibitions een requires booking in advance.

C. P.

Great weird artsy science for free! You won't be bored if you are by yourself, and you'll have lots to talk about if you are on a date. Even the souvenir shop is worth it by itself, unique books and potential gifts

J. S.

One of the best museums in London with great permanent exhibits ; interesting and quirky, almost macabre. Scientific/medical and art exhibitions, talks, library, cafe, clean toilets and a wonderful shop. Staff are friendly and approachable. Henry Wellcome 1853 - 1936 was a pharmaceutical entrepreneur who founded GlaxoSmithKline. Not only did he collect all things medical including photos, books and art. He was also an archaeologist in Sudan in which he was the 1st person to use aerial photography, using kites to do so. At his death he had amassed a mahoosive amount of things and money which he left to open a museum of man, now the Wellcome Collection. Close to many underground stations and Euston station and The British Museum. Majority of exhibitions are free! Anyone who has an interest in the human anatomy should go and anyone that has never thought about our anatomy will be fascinated by it afterwards.

M. M.

Compelling, unusual displays. Must-see for those looking for an eclectic museum experience!

R. C.

I didn't really know what to expect coming here but I loved it. There is a mixed bag of stuff and perhaps others would like the topics to have a more coherent umbrella but I enjoyed jumping from 1 topic to the other. There is some really well designed interactive elements and even our DNA code. Even better it's free!

A. E.

To say that Sir Henry Wellcome was a bit of a magpie might be a severe understatement. During his lifetime he managed to amass a collection of over a million artifacts. He also managed to amass a large fortune, which is today held by the Wellcome Trust, the UK's largest charity, which spends a few hundred million a year in medical research training. Some of the funds have also been diverted to the establishment and running of the Wellcome Collection, a small but well-curated museum in London that provides free entry to all its exhibitions. Exploring the connection between art, medicine, life and the human body, the museum is perfect for those who enjoy a bit of the macabre and the odd. One of the oddly-beautiful images that will stay with me forever was from their collection of Biomedical Images, of an epileptic brain under the knife. Apart from the permanent collection on the second floor where you can see all manner of curiosities including Napoleon's toothbrush, the exhibition space on the first floor always has something thought provoking on offer. Past exhibition included the excellent Death: A Self-Portrait, and Souzou: Outsider Art from Japan featuring works by patients in mental health facilities. Currently, Foreign Bodies, Common Ground is being exhibited till mid-March. The building itself is far from grim, with warm sand-coloured walls and lots of light. The Peyton and Byrne café situated inside is a haven for people looking for a cozy place to read or work, so it's often difficult to find a seat if you get there in the middle of the day.

j. b.

Contemporary and relevant Institution hosting exhibitions, events, a library and mostly exploring the interface between medicine and art. An outstanding public resource, often challenging, constantly in flux and worth exploring. Admission is free.

K. P. (.

While most people love this place, I am far too squeamish for most of it! And yet - I keep coming back for more. I particularly enjoy the special events on Thursdays (it's also open late on Thursdays so you can come by after work!), and have yet to visit to see only the main collection. Come here if you're interested in medicine, human bodies and weird things - I promise there will be something that interests you. (Even for us squeamish people!)

O. B.

Cool place, I visited between exhibit refurbishment but the one that was open at the time had some really interesting stuff, and I hear the other exhibits tend to be consistently high quality. The on-site cafe had great healthy food too, with a lot of temptation in the gift shop.

A. P.

An absolutely fascinating museum of medical artifacts including everything from jars to amputation saws... right through to Japanese sex aids from the 1930's! Well worth an hour or so of your time; very interesting ...and free! The audio guide for the "Medicine Man" section is also worth picking up; it's free too.

W. O.

Always worth a visit, the Wellcome collection has free rotating exhibits and an intriguing permanent collection upstairs. The excellent cafe, decent shop and free wi-fi means this is one of my favourite gallery spaces in London.

A. K.

I'll challenge anyone not to be amazed and delighted at the little treasure that is the reading room

D. O.

Wellcome collection always has something weird and wonderful that you don't expect to see, and always has a hidden masterpiece or three to find. In the last year alone i've seen some of Albert Einstein's brain, and a whole army of soldiers made out of wire twisty ties (not in the same exhibit!). If you want to see something inspiring then definitely make the trip, and best of all the galleries are free! It's cliche but there is actually something for everyone as the exhibits are so variable, or you can just sit and relax in the cafe/bookshop. My only bugbear is that most days, the galleries close at 6pm so if you work 9-5 like most of us do then it's quite hard to visit during the week. However, there's always the weekend, and late night thursdays! #UrbanGardening

W. M. (.

The Wellcome Collection is a fantastic space offering contemporary exhibitions of a scientific nature. There was an excellent series of "The Brain" which showed historical understandings of how the brain operates and how well our understanding has evolved over time. During the Olympics they held a "Superhuman" exhibition featuring body modification such as Oscar Pistorious' blades and bionic limbs. Well worth visiting and best of all... it's free!

B. L.

I saw the modest exhibition "Smoke and Mirrors: the psychology of modern magic". There are a lot of still exhibits that seem a little dull. What really lifts all this are the short video explanations and reenactments. These make you alert to the value of the rest.

T. B.

Free admission Lots of exhibitions and art installations with regular changes of themes and displays. Large shop and cafe. Located within walking distance of Euston rail station and Euston Square on the underground.

P. D.

Free and well worth a visit. Interesting exhibits, although one has to tolerate some gore (or appreciate it if that's your thing). Great library and reading room.

S. D.

All-round brilliant place; both for thoughtful, free exhibitions with a science element (there's one ongoing exhibition of Henry Wellcome's collection of oddities and then one special exhibition - right now, one on scientific enhancements to the human body) and for the beautifully designed building. The cafe, run by Peyton and Byrne, has a limited menu but what they do is very good; we had warm chicken and sweetcorn pie, with a glass of red wine and a gingerbread man. The shop is excellent too, with a mix of high-quality books with a science slant and cute stocking fillers that make great presents.

N. R.

Excellent for the curious. Very good bookshop specializing in psychic. Dont forget SPIRIT booth for your free instant psychic photo. Queue if any worth waiting. Besides a large kitchen in ground floor there is small one to help you near reading room.

Y. K.

Incredible museum that's the perfect size. Exhibitions are enthralling, drawing you into their world - informative and interesting. This little cave of treasures is a must visit.

B. D.

An extraordinary and stunning museum! Full of wonders and goodies’! Really enjoyed my visit here, I will fully recommend this place to my family n’ friends! And also, check out the cafeteria, it has plenty of delicious desserts!

J. P.

Great interactive experience of medically related exhibits. They do a great job of making learning about problems the world has, like obesity, and what can be done about it. Would strongly recommend, especially of you have a healthcare background or interest.

N. W.

We had lunch at the 'Wellcome Kitchen' with a business colleague from Australia - the Waiting Staff made the whole experience thoroughly enjoyable with their very polite, friendly and helpful manner. Thoroughly recommend a visit, either for pleasure or business.

S. S.

I love being in the Wellcome Collection. It has a real academic quality that makes your brain feel well fed. A decently stocked book collection keeps me busy for a good hour after I've seen the latest exhibit.

A. T.

Greatly assembled collection with intelligent displays

Y. M.

Not the most interesting museum in London, maybe good for a couple of hours on a boring Tuesday afternoon.

M. B.

Almost always has a free exhibition on, can get very crowded for the more popular ones. Outstanding gift shop - the range of books is incredible, worth a visit for this alone!

S. S. H.

As a PhD researcher at University College London, I visit the Wellcome Collection at least a few times a week. The Wellcome is a state of the art facility with an extensive collection of research materials and library. The Wellcome has a lovely cafe run by Peyton and Burne and a gift shop with quirky gifts. Although the Wellcome is a musuem, library, cafe, gift shop, and research facility, the Wellcome can be a bit daunting to a first time visitor. Start on the ground floor at the temporary exhibition and work your way upwards.

H. S.

One of my favourite places in London, interesting free exhibitions, interesting public lectures and events, nice cafe to spend time with people or have a meeting and a very nice museum shop! I always feel very welcome here!

N. C.

Fantastic free exhibition. Especially loved the section on consciousness. It was absorbing! And slightly creepy.. (In a good way) with parts on sleep paralysis and anaesthesia / consciousness. Well worth a visit!

J. D.

This collection surprised me — in a really good way. I feel it gets overshadowed by all of the big players in London. If you find yourself near King’s Cross, this free, somewhat quirky spot definitely is with a visit.

J. A.

Really nice restaurant upstairs and very Zen reading room. A place of calm that belies the chaos of Euston road outside. A visit is a lovely way to while away a few hours.

M. C.

Enjoyed viewing the exhibits in 3 free collections including Ayurvedic Man, Medicine Man and Medicine Now. Had a tasty lunch on level 2: Coconut, squash, lentil and leek curry with seasonal greens £12.50

c. p.

A museum with a medical focus, the permanent collection is not that interesting to me but some of their exhibitions are really well curated, such as the one on Superhuman, physical adaptations for people with disabilities. Worth checking to see whats on.

L. B.

Wonderful collection of items. Loved the smoke & mirror displays. I really had an informative time at this place. My boyfriend & I will be recommending this to our friends for sure.

A. F.

One of the best galleries in London. The exhibitions are exceptional, the cafe and the bookshop are great.

A. S.

The Wellcome Collection is to do with the human condition, so most of the exhibits are anatomical/scientific in nature. And very random. There are shrunken heads, instruments of torture and a few other things that I can't mention here. As such, it's probably not the best location for a family day out. N.B. If you can't bear to part with your laptop, then the Wellcome Collection cafe is a godsend. The wifi connection is consistently brilliant, there's loads of space and staff won't bother you if you sit there all afternoon typing away. As it's a Peyton & Byrne branch, the tea and cakes are always very good too. It's actually my favourite work-from-cafe space in London and I (evidently) can't rave about it enough.

A. G.

The special exhibitions here that I've seen have been great without fail. And the normal exhibits are good too. Plus there's a decent shop, and a cafe.

C. L.

The wellcome collection is an expressive collection of art. The artwork in this gallery are not like your usual art works. The exhibitions are always interesting to visit and some are quite educational. There is nothing more fun than spending an afternooon at the wellcome collection for a bit of art indulging.

V. C.

Extremely well curated exhibitions in a beautiful space. Feeling a little bit mind blown to be honest.

A. S.

Great for exhibitions, high tea was good for the price £30 with sone fun items such as the brain dish, but it all came out at once, so a bit overwhelming and things got cold

N. B.

Best books in the shop and most interesting and succinct exhibitions. My favourite

A. G.

As a med student this place was fascinating. I´d go as fat to say the most well kept museum I´ve been to. I spent all day there with some friends and was not disappointed. The place is very high tech with walkie talkies with information for every member. Go there if youre stuck at Euston station.

R. C.

Very interesting! Its worth a visit!

C. Z.

The library’s brilliant! Current fav spot in the city <3

S. T.

This is one of the most fascinating places to visit in London. Their exhibitions are always unique and interesting. Great little café as well.

I.

Tasty soup, and complex egg salad sandwich. Ate quickly then I was off checking out the exhibitions. Well worth a visit. Free coat check that is a bonus!

A. W.

The exhibitions are really interesting...also really like the library where you can sit and work, and the tea room - only £6 for tea, scones and clotted cream in London. Bargain!

J. C.

A refreshing learning and exhibition space.. always have interesting exhibits and there’s also talks, a reading room and cafe/diner. Could easily spend an afternoon here

J. E.

Intensely interesting museum with some very strange exhibits. You can easily lose a few hours in here without even realising. Some of the exhibits just need to be seen to be believed.

B. R.

Tremendous small collection of curios from far-flung locales throughout history. Really makes you wish that you could live the kind of life that Mr. Wellcome was able to live, just galavanting around the globe and collecting whatever met his fancy from his stops. Extra points for the bound collection of volumes listing the entire human genome, as well as the comprehensive assistance for the blind and hearing impaired at every exhibit.

L. M.

Great exhibition it was called "Art in Global Health". Also there was a movie called the same way, providing a whistle stop tour of each artist, their early thoughts about their residency and a rare opportunity to see health research from a more connected, global perspective.

D. F.

Wonderful assortment of wacky and wonderful trinkets. You can see shrunken heads exhibited next to Napoleon's toothbrush and other assorted medical oddities. Great place for a slightly off-the-wall excursion.

U. A.

Don't miss the Medicine Men permanent collection

N. G.

Every exhibition I've been to is a small adventure. It's interesting, educational and fun. When I have visiting friends I make sure to point them to this gallery or we go together.

V. M.

Brilliant museum, always something interesting on. There permanent collections are also fascinating. I always stop in the gift shop to buy a Wellcome Collection book.

G. P.

If you're interested in science and communication interesting exhibitions are usually freely available. I recommend following the yearly Welcome Image Awards event.

P. a. B.

The exhibition was great and it was very appeal as well very well displayed, but it was to busy at time that you couldn't reflect on your throughs about the gallery when you are view the art work.

A. B.

Unique place in London. For anyone interested in intersection between health and the arts, it’s a wonder. Often runs events and bookshop is a wet dream.

L. H.

Free art galleries are the best art galleries. Enjoy the experience whilst viewing some of the most thought provoking and frightening artwork you can see in London.

J. B.

Fascinating museum, library, cafe shop and restaurant.

S. L.

Late: Feeling Emotional- This was a great evening event. However, the queue to get in was outrageous and the staff clearly had no control over it. They were overwhelmed.

M. R.

Small exhibition of unusual art relating to being human. Worth a visit.

D.

Always has an interesting new exhibition every few months, as well as the permanent collection on display too. Plenty to see and explore for an hour or so. And totally free too.

A. B.

Good (and free) exhibition, and excellent (if a little clinical) café and shop. It feels like you should be wearing one of those medical facemasks that are all the rage in some places, but I think I'd get stared at.

V. M.

Very Interesting and quite "unusual" museum. Many things to do, the excellent café is a perfect place to relax, great food and coffee.

G. S.

The body exhibition is a fantastic interactive and thought provoking collection of objects that blur the lines between art and science

T. S.

I visited on a Google lunch cafe recommendation. It's just a Benugo, nice, but prefer to make use of independent business nearby. Great museum shop though!

S. S.

The museum has a really awesome permanent collection, thought provoking temporary exhibitions and a cafe with great food. Must visit!

R. S.

Had a great time here, really in depth exhibits. Really enjoyed the Smoke and Mirrors exhibit and the Medicine Man one too.

P. Y.

Love this place, full of interesting medical artefacts and wonderful art... a lovely place to meet friends and while away the hours. Both cafe and restaurant lovely and really unusual and fun articles for sale in the shop ... well worth a visit.

S. E.

Wonderful space with great gift shop and cafe, but most importantly inspiring exhibitions that open conversations and feed your curiosity

m. v.

The permanent collection is really good and some of the exhibitions are just outstanding; I normally visit the Wellcome Collection two or three times during the year.

D. K. S.

This museum caters more to an art afficionado than a true medical scientist. But since it's free, I really shouldn't be complaining. It's worth spending an hour or two here.

H. Q.

Nice and cozy reading room. With lots of puffy and huge sitting pillows. Great place for book clubs and such.

J. C.

Smoke and Mirrors exhibition - Interesting collection of items associated with stage magicians, mediums etc. It includes some live performances on certain days and times. Free entry.

B. X.

Loved exploring this place and the afternoon tea! Really good value for a nice cosy atmosphere. Can't wait to grab and book and read in the reading room!

T. L.

Great library space with helpful librarians and archivists. Quiet areas are good for reading.

S. W.

A great space for the curious mind! Check this place out when around Euston. Has wonderful exhibitions on just about any subject matters. Their medicine men collection is really fasinating.

L. S.

The Wellcome Collection is a brilliant free gallery that looks at the connects between medicine, life and art. Perfect place to wander around on a rainy day

H. Z.

This place is very interesting indeed! Lots of interactive exhibits to look around, and very informative. Best of all, it's free!

T. E.

The architecture exhibition was fantastic. Always worth popping in here while waiting for a train, you won’t regret it.

A.

Some really interesting free exhibitions. Also it has a great gift shop. Highly recommend!

S. S.

The exhibitions aren't big but all three were enjoyable. Reading room and library are both wonderful.

J. A.

Wonderfully tranquil place for sitting in and working or reading or even exploring the ever interesting exhibitions there! Possibly when filling time/waiting for a train from Euston.

M. C.

Very nice museum

T. P.

The Welcome Collection is a must visit. It has always got interesting exhibits and the bookstore is great ! I would definitely go again.

J. C.

Small place. Most of the exhibits were closed when i went. But still an interesting place to spend an hour or two.

R. K.

Took a family friend's young daughter here and she was absolutely fascinated, as was I. So many things to see and stirs the imagination of kids. Also plenty of chances to get interactive

R.

nice exhibition and cafe

J. S.

Really love the free exhibitions here and the cafe is amazing! The book shop is also really good for books related to the exhibitions

R. S.

The Play exhibition is very well curated, with lots of information. They also have a free cloakroom and a very well stocked shop

M. P.

Best City

R.

So much to see and do here. Tasty cakes and coffee in the cafe too.

M. S.

Their exhibitions are often both quirky and interesting and they have some great late opening events in the evening. I keep going back now and again to see what's new.

m. r.

Really interesting place. Very calm and well arranged

D. B.

Amazing place, be sure to visit the Reading Room

E.

Great collection with changing exhibitions and great building

P. W.

We visited them for their temporary exhibitions in 2016 which were outstanding. Huge building with a great library on the topmost floor.

H. S.

Lived in London 30 years and never been. We loved it! Interesting, enjoyable, educational with great food and a brilliant atmosphere!

T.

Recommended by a friend to visit. Very interesting collection of science related exhibitions. Take a break to read the books available upstairs too.

P. L.

Joy exhibition.

R. G.

A must see free museum collection, but drinks nd snacks are pricey. Gotta make money somehow I suppose. Still a favourite

Y. A.

Nice free exhibitions, great venue, nice cafe (all health food variety), beautiful restaurant.

D. S.

Your curiosity will not be sated here, you'll just leave asking more questions! I've always been impressed by temporary exhibitions here, they're of an extremely high quality and it's free!

S. W.

An absolute must visit, loads of free exhibitions, great Cafè and shop too!

B.

Amazing! Can’t believe it’s free sometimes! Although some of the temporary exhibitions can be a bit weird, the fixed ones are fantastic

D. T.

Been before (hence 4 stars) and made mistake of coming on a MONDAY when exhibitions are ALL CLOSED Google CAUSED THIS because it lists it as open on a monday but its only the building library etc. that is open.

I. H.

A cabinet of medical curiosities. Also a quiet place to read. Nice cafe and bookshop. And it’s free!

M. P.

I was far too squeamish for the exhibition that I saw. I think it'd be interesting for medical students / those studying science but the items on display weren't of much interest to me.

S. T.

Amazing place to have a stroll around and look at the many peculiar items this museum has to offer. As its also free just give it a try!

M. C.

High quality and free exhibitions on Death and Henry Wellcome himself. Building and cafe are definitely worth visiting.

D. W.

A unique museum experience! A nice change of pace from the Tate Modern and the British Museum, for sure. Stop in for a quick peek!

M.

Very cool. Loved the layout of the museum. Experienced an exhibition on perception #yellowbluepink and it was incredible

A. C.

Went to the Bedlam exhibit. Was amazing. The other sections were also very interesting and I enjoyed 'Medicine Man'

M. H.

Fascinating collection with some great temporary exhibitions. Makes the subject of medical science way more interesting than I'd first thought!

S.

Enjoyed a fantastic coffee at the entry level cafe today but staff at both the cafe and reception desk could be a little friendly and welcoming!!

X. L.

Hidden gem in London. Food so so. But great atmosphere. Amazing high ceiling with reflections of lights. Beautiful.

A. K.

Truly amazing and wonderful experience to have a stroll on any day. Just even if you want to relax in the reading room.

D. E. C.

The expositions are all interesting and very well curated. Certainly worth a visit.

E. K.

Our guide was very knowledgeable and fostered a very intelligent and interesting discussion among us visitors.

D. B.

Very cool and informative exhibitions

T. C.

Excellent selection of books & gifts. The art collection & reading rooms are great too.

j. o.

don't know why it is not as well known as it should be. they have really freaky and crazy collections which i love. atmosphere is very nice too

M. R.

Really great museum with interesting and unusual exhibits. The free admission is also a plus.

A. M.

Excellent space for curious minds. We came a bit tired after work, left giggling with plenty of geeky souvenirs from the gift shop, 3h later.

L. A.

I love this place. I'm a student nurse, actor, writer & performer. It has the best bookshop in the #World 😋🤡💖🔥🎷🌞🎪🎉🌈⚡

A.

Worth visiting but it's nowhere near as impressive as the larger free museums London has to offer.

R. E.

Great exhibitions, great cafe, good baby changing facilities. Oh and love the bookshop!

L. T.

Awesome birthday dinner! We ordered the roast beef on bone for two which was served hot and perfectly cooked

S. M.

Free to enter, well priced cafe with good selection, interesting things to see.

G. R.

Great staff, excellent collection and exciting new exhibitions - worth a visit!

G. C.

Really nice museum, the free exhibitions are always very interesting

S. Z.

Nice museum~smoke and mirrors exhibition is well presented.

P. W.

Great place. The graphic design exhibition was fascinating and staff were great.

G. J.

Wonderful research Foundation which also has free exhibitions and a great café. Can't fault it.

C. B.

The Wellcome Collection, 183 Eustion Road, King´s Cross, London NW1 2BE, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

A. H.

Been there a couple of times, all exhibitions so far are really intresting.

R. S.

It is incredible what the Wellcome Collection has to offer especially when considering it is pretty much all for free.

S. L.

Amazing exhibition, thought provoking and stimulating..

M. C.

Great place to go. Love the free exhibitions - try to visit each one

E. a. B.

An abstract but informative museum. Hosting a collection of artefacts relating to the history of medicine and anatomy,

T. C.

Lovely exhibits and wonderful reading room.

N. B.

Awesome place, store, cafe, museum, reading room and library. Exceptionally friendly staff. Thanks!

M.

There is some really well designed interactive elements and even our DNA code.

M. P.

Excellent gallery, nice refurb, cafe good in theory but busy and WiFi either maxed out or doesn't work...

K. V.

There's a great atmosphere. employees are very concerned. The coffees were excellent.

W. Y.

Cool collection if you're into ancient medical stuff. However, if you want history, go to the British museum instead.

J. J.

This place is one of the best museums I ever visited. So much fun!

M. F. O.

I really love the reading room.

C. K.

Intriguing collection of medical oddities. Excellent restaurant on top floor for afternoon tea.

D. V.

Fantastic collection, been many times now and enjoy it every time! Late opening evening is the best as its lovely and quiet

M. A.

Pretty good exhibits considering they are free.

E. W.

A very interesting, appealing, inspiring and just extraordinary exhibition combining art and science.

L. F.

Very interesting exhibitions are held here and are mostly available for free! Highly recommended

A. D.

Awesome permanent exhibitions and a great place to take a break and breathe.

J. L.

Nice and quiet library. And the tea served downstairs is delicious too.

N.

Worth spending a couple of hours here

L. W.

Lovely museum. Lots of information and things to learn. (:

S. G.

Interesting collections and free too. One of London’s low budget gems.

M. O.

Loved the reading room, studied there for a few hours, and ate lovely lunch in the café :-)

A. R. R.

You'll find quirky exhibits and a host of things to explore here. Very educational.

S. S.

Really interesting and unusual collections and exhibitions, plus great cafe.

F. B.

The museum is very interesting and the restaurant is ok. Service great but food ok.

D. B.

Amazing place with fantastic exhibitions. Definitely a place to visit!

R. A.

A fantastic museum with really exhibitions - by far one of the better museums in London

D. J.

Always fascinating exhibitions, and an excellent bookshop.

S.

Lovely exhibition which had to do with both medicine and art. Loved it.

E. N.

Some great exhibitions and a very nice library.

A. S.

Youth and schools. Our youth programme offers study days. Tours, events and project for schools and youth groups.

s. t.

Interesting themed free exhibitions in a nice space. Good restaurant.

M. Z.

Really amazing what they are trying to do here by fusing art and science. If this interests you, you have to check it out.

S. M.

Favourite place in London. Constantly returning to this venue on a weekly basis!

D. W.

Numerous thought-provoking exhibitions and also a few interactive displays.

A. D.

Some amazing exhibitions, permanent and temporary, and amazingly mostly free

A. B.

Great charity and lovely exhibitions, never fails

E. J.

Interesting exhibits and a good cafe.

S. J.

Nice collection and reading room!

V. C.

Very interesting museum. I much liked the books of DNA

J. S.

Amazing place that fuses science medicine and art together

S. N.

I love this place! Perfect if you enjoy unusual art and history.

J. P. L.

Amazing collection for both adults and children...especially those that enjoy the macabre.

G.

Lovely staff, great youth programme, fascinating events and exhibitions

F. B.

Lovely soup and atmosphere. Electricity exhibition was good

A. Y.

Good

G. N.

Just - wow! Cafe is a bit posh with weird service but coffee is good

L. C.

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T. J.

Fantastic - whether a medic or not, everyone will enjoy this artsy yet academic institution

C. M.

Cool place with such an intelligent atmosphere. Makes me want to live in London.

T.

Fantastic new exhibitions every few months.

R. F.

Interesting exhibition on playing and good cafe

T. Y.

Fantastic collection and information to keep young and old alike enthralled for hours. Thank you

N. C.

Very interesting place especially if you're a doctor

S. C.

Great place to wander around. Reasonable cafe.

A. K.

Great fun and very interesting

M. T.

Wonderful place to work! Great staff at the library and archives

J. D.

We have been here a couple of times and each time it is brilliant! A must do.

C. c.

What a really great place too visit just outside Euston Station..

Z. J.

Great reading room, cool revolving set of exhibitions.

M. S.

Easily the best free public toilets this side of Euston Road

S. P.

Great place interesting good cafe and not expensive

E. G.

Interesting, thought-provoking exhibitions with a free entrance.

J. S.

They have the only library in the world with a torture device in the middle.

N. C.

Good hour or two if you like science and medical stuff

S. R.

Some very interesting collections and so much history. I loved it

D. C.

A great place to spend a couple of hours on a weekend. Free!

P. M.

Fantastic museum well worth checking out

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