Exhibitions and events
Three galleries
Come and visit our galleries, hosting two permanent exhibitions - 'Medicine Man' and 'Medicine Now' - and usually at least one temporary exhibition.
Inspiring events
Through our free talks, screenings, performances and debates, you will have the opportunity to join leading experts and unravel big ideas around medicine, health and wellbeing.
Exhibitions
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Medicine ManDelve into the treasure trove of Henry Wellcome, filled with strange and beautiful artefacts. |
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Medicine NowExamine medicine through the eyes of artists, scientists and patients. |
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Wellcome Image AwardsView these Award-winning images and discover the stories behind the science. |
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Breathing In by Angela Palmer19 October-22 November 2009 Extreme environments. |
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Identity26 November 2009-6 April 2010 Eight rooms nine lives |
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Should We Stop Breeding?12 November 2009 19.00-20.30 Join us to debate the issue of overpopulation. |
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Packed Lunch13 November 2009 13.00-14.00 With Dan Martin, extreme environment physiologist. |
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Darwin's Inheritance19 November 2009 15.00-16.30 Exploring Darwin and his legacy through the galleries and Wellcome Library collections. |










