A late-night journey into the land of miracles.

Whether seeking cures, isolation, understanding or miracles, pilgrimage is fundamental to almost all cultures and at all times in history. By understanding the nature of the ‘journey’, both spiritual and physical, we can uncover perceptions about miracle cures, the power of belief and the pilgrim’s need for a souvenir.

This event will explore several aspects of pilgrimage through hands-on activities, films and discussions.

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  Stamp your pilgrim passport at Henry Wellcome’s souvenir photo boards.
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  Hear pilgrim tales of Our Lady of Walsingham by Hugh Lupton, accompanied by music.
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  Take away your own pilgrim souvenir badge from Paul Wye’s travelling reliquary chest.
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  Hear Qaisra Khan, fresh from the Hajj exhibition at the British Museum, unravel the meaning of this spiritual journey.
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  Capture a photo souvenir in a fantastic photo booth from The Mighty Booth.
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  Check out Miracles and Charms (now in its final weeks).
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  Rest your weary feet and quench your thirst at our café and bar, which will be open throughout.

 

Tickets for some activities are available in advance of the event. 

'Lourdes' (2009), 20.00–21.40

Late-night film screening, running time 96 min (French language with English subtitles).

This film screening is fully booked. A waiting list will be open from 18.00 at Wellcome Collection on the night of the event.

 

Medical pilgrimage, 18.00–20.00

        

Discover Bloomsbury's famous (and infamous) dead on a walking tour with Richard Barnett.

This walk is fully booked. A waiting list will not operate for this walk.

 

The Culture of Pilgrimage, 18.30–19.30

A talk exploring material and spiritual aspects. 

Speaker John Eade, Visiting Professor, Migration Research Unit, UCL and Co-Founder of the Routledge Religion, Travel and Tourism book series.

This talk is fully booked. A waiting list will be open from 18.00 at Wellcome Collection on the night of the event.