Culture Bloomsbury

Wellcome Collection

Free exhibitions at the meeting point of health, art and lived experience, with a Reading Room that invites a less formal kind of visit.

Location
183 Euston RoadBloomsbury
The Wellcome Building on Euston Road in London, photographed in December 2009

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A place worth knowing

Come with a question rather than a prescribed route. The exhibitions connect bodies, health and culture; the Reading Room offers another way in through books, artworks and objects. It is a useful option when you want ideas to carry into a conversation afterwards.

Permanent and temporary exhibitions are free. Events may have their own booking requirements, and the library and café keep separate hours. The hours shown here are for the galleries, not every service in the building. Check the current programme before setting out.

Practical details last checked 20 Sept 2026

Find your way.

Wellcome Collection

183 Euston Road, NW1 2BE, London

Accessibility

The venue provides step-free access to all floors and wheelchairs to borrow; consult its detailed access guide for individual requirements.

Opening hours

Regular opening hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00–18:00
Wednesday10:00–18:00
Thursday10:00–18:00
Friday10:00–18:00
Saturday10:00–18:00
Sunday10:00–18:00

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