February 2012

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Galleries closed

Tuesday 7 Wednesday 8 Thursday 9 Friday 10 Saturday 11 Sunday 12
Events            
           
Tours      
           
Exhibitions  

Graphic Tales

19 December 2011 - 12 February 2012

A display of original artwork by students attending a Graphic Novels course in 2011, run by Camden Summer University.

 

Infinitas Gracias: Mexican miracle paintings

6 October 2011 - 26 February 2012

Part of Miracles and Charms, two free exhibitions exploring faith, hope and chance.

 

Part of Miracles and Charms, two free exhibitions exploring faith, hope and chance.

Collections  

Delve into the treasure trove of Henry Wellcome, filled with strange and beautiful artefacts.

 

Examine medicine through the eyes of artists, scientists and patients.

  • Event

    The Clever Pill

    The Clever Pill

    Thursday 9 February, 19.00-20.30

    The ethics of 'smart drugs'

  • Event

    From Deviance to Diversity

    From Deviance to Diversity

    Thursday 9 February, 15.00-16.00

    Changing attitudes to sex and gender.

  • Gallery Tour

    Free guided tour of the 'Medicine Man' gallery

    Free guided tour of the 'Medicine Man' gallery

    Sunday 12 February, 14.30-15.00

    Enhance your visit to Wellcome Collection by joining this free guided tour of 'Medicine Man'. One of our knowledgeable Visitor Services Assistants will lead you through the gallery, drawing out the hidden stories and significance of some of the objects.

  • Gallery Tour

    Free guided tour of the 'Medicine Now' gallery

    Free guided tour of the 'Medicine Now' gallery

    Saturday 11 February, 14.30-15.00

    Enhance your visit to Wellcome Collection by joining this free guided tour of 'Medicine Now'. One of our knowledgeable Visitor Services Assistants will lead you through the gallery, drawing out the hidden stories and significance of some of the objects and artworks.

  • Gallery Tour

    Free guided tour of the 'Infinitas Gracias: Mexican Miracle Paintings' gallery

    Free guided tour of the 'Infinitas Gracias: Mexican Miracle Paintings' gallery

    Saturday 11 February, 11.30-12.00

    Enhance your visit to Wellcome Collection by joining this free guided tour of 'Infinitas Gracias: Mexican Miracle Paintings'. One of our knowledgeable Visitor Services Assistants will lead you through the gallery, drawing out the hidden stories and significance of some of the objects and artworks.

  • Perspective Tour

    Free Perspectives Tour of 'Charmed Life' with Dr Katy Pettit

    Free Perspectives Tour of 'Charmed Life' with Dr Katy Pettit

    Thursday 9 February, 18.00-18.45

    Take a free tour of our special exhibition 'Felicity Powell: Charmed Life' in the company of our expert guide Dr Katy Pettit, a historian researching 'The Food Culture of East London, 1880 to 1914' and author of 'Women and the Slippery Definition of Working Class Respectability in East London 1870-1910'.

  • Exhibition

    Infinitas Gracias: Mexican miracle paintings

    Infinitas Gracias: Mexican miracle paintings

    6 October 2011-26 February 2012

    Part of Miracles and Charms, two free exhibitions exploring faith, hope and chance.

  • Exhibition

    Felicity Powell - Charmed Life: The solace of objects

    Felicity Powell - Charmed Life: The solace of objects

    6 October 2011-26 February 2012

    Part of Miracles and Charms, two free exhibitions exploring faith, hope and chance.

  • Exhibition

    Graphic Tales

    Graphic Tales

    19 December 2011-12 February 2012

    A display of original artwork by students attending a Graphic Novels course in 2011, run by Camden Summer University.

  • Permanent exhibition/collection

    Medicine Man

    Medicine Man

    Delve into the treasure trove of Henry Wellcome, filled with strange and beautiful artefacts.

  • Permanent exhibition/collection

    Medicine Now

    Medicine Now

    Examine medicine through the eyes of artists, scientists and patients.

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Week at a glance

Events

Tours

  • Free guided tour of the 'Medicine Man' gallery

    Free guided tour of the 'Medicine Man' gallery

    Sunday 12 February, 14.30-15.00

    Enhance your visit to Wellcome Collection by joining this free guided tour of 'Medicine Man'. One of our knowledgeable Visitor Services Assistants will lead you through the gallery, drawing out the hidden stories and significance of some of the objects.

  • Free guided tour of the 'Medicine Now' gallery

    Free guided tour of the 'Medicine Now' gallery

    Saturday 11 February, 14.30-15.00

    Enhance your visit to Wellcome Collection by joining this free guided tour of 'Medicine Now'. One of our knowledgeable Visitor Services Assistants will lead you through the gallery, drawing out the hidden stories and significance of some of the objects and artworks.

  • Free guided tour of the 'Infinitas Gracias: Mexican Miracle Paintings' gallery

    Free guided tour of the 'Infinitas Gracias: Mexican Miracle Paintings' gallery

    Saturday 11 February, 11.30-12.00

    Enhance your visit to Wellcome Collection by joining this free guided tour of 'Infinitas Gracias: Mexican Miracle Paintings'. One of our knowledgeable Visitor Services Assistants will lead you through the gallery, drawing out the hidden stories and significance of some of the objects and artworks.

  • Free Perspectives Tour of 'Charmed Life' with Dr Katy Pettit

    Free Perspectives Tour of 'Charmed Life' with Dr Katy Pettit

    Thursday 9 February, 18.00-18.45

    Take a free tour of our special exhibition 'Felicity Powell: Charmed Life' in the company of our expert guide Dr Katy Pettit, a historian researching 'The Food Culture of East London, 1880 to 1914' and author of 'Women and the Slippery Definition of Working Class Respectability in East London 1870-1910'.

Exhibitions

Collections

  • Medicine Man

    Medicine Man

    Delve into the treasure trove of Henry Wellcome, filled with strange and beautiful artefacts.

  • Medicine Now

    Medicine Now

    Examine medicine through the eyes of artists, scientists and patients.