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Wellcome Library, London

183 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BE, London Borough of Camden, England

The Wellcome Library is one of the world's greatest collections of books, manuscripts, pictures and films around the meaning and history of medicine from the earliest times to the present day.

The entire collection of the Wellcome Library is a Designated Collection of national importance.

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Contact Details

Tel : +44 (0)20 7611 8722
Fax : +44 (0)20 7611 8369
E-mail : library@wellcome.ac.uk
library.outreach@wellcome.ac.uk

URL : library.wellcome.ac.uk

Open

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10.00 to 18.00 Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00 to 20.00 Saturdays 10.00 to 16.00

Closed

The Library is closed on Sundays, bank holiday weekends, between Christmas and New Year, and for one week during the summer vacation.

Admission Charges

The Library is free to use and open to everyone. You do not need to make an appointment, but will need to register as a user on your first visit. To do this, please bring a driving licence, passport, current utility bill or bank statment as proof of identity. Registering should only take a few minutes.

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Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Information point provided
Guided tours

Collections

General guide to collections available
Public access available to collections information

Disability Access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education

Schools Education

Secondary school education service available

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