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Summer collection

Wellcome Collection is a unique mix of galleries, events and social spaces, exploring connections between medicine, life and art. Don't miss our summer collection of free walks, talks, exhibitions and performances.

Events

Wellcome Collection is One

Sat 21 June 11.00-16.00
Celebrate our first birthday with atoms, origami, cake, balloons, music and more.

Blood, Guts, Children and Power

Sun 6 July 11.00-13.00
Walk the streets of London's medical quarter and discover its hidden histories.

London

Thu 17 July 15.00-16.30
Illuminating and sometimes lurid tales of London life preserved.

The Worst of Medicine

Thu 17 July 19.00-21.00
Four experts name and shame the most harebrained schemes in medical history.

Shifts in Perception

Fri 18 July 18.30-22.00 and Sat 19 July 12.00-17.00
A marathon performance and spectacular activities exploring ways of seeing.

Dem Bones

Thu 31 July 14.00-18.00
Explore bones through creative activities and meet people who work with skeletons.

London’s Dead

Thu 18 September 19.00-20.30
What should we do with the dead of our city? Discuss with the experts.

Drawing on Life: The Big Draw launch

Fri 26 to Sun 28 September
Join top scientists and leading artists to delve deep into the human mind and body.

Exhibitions

Skulls

Skeletons: London’s buried bones

23 July-28 September
Fascinating insights into the lives of former Londoners who died in the city.

From Atoms to Patterns

Until 10 August
Crystal structure designs from the 1951 Festival of Britain.

Medicine Man

Permanent exhibition
An extraordinary treasure trove demonstrating one man's passion for medicine, life and art.

Medicine Now

Permanent exhibition
Explore modern medical topics through the eyes of scientists, artists and patients.

Young explorers pack
Pick up your free pack from staff in 'Medicine Man' or 'Medicine Now'. Designed for visitors aged 6-14.

To explore the galleries in more depth you may want to join a free tour.

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