Wellcome Library

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Explore the rich and fascinating story of medicine

Come and explore over 2 million items from an ancient Egyptian prescription to the papers of Francis Crick. One of the world's greatest collections for the study of the history and progress of medicine, the Library is WiFi-enabled and has bright, spacious study areas.

Library opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

10.00-18.00

Thursday

10.00-20.00

Saturday

10.00-16.00

See the Library website for details of forthcoming closures.

Wellcome Collection
183 Euston Road
London NW1 2BE

Find out more from the Library website

Explore mankind and medicine in pictures on the Wellcome Images website

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