Discover our collections, featuring everything from artworks by Sir Joshua Reynolds, Sir Thomas Lawrence and Dame Elisabeth Frink, to scarce anatomical preparations and extraordinary medical instruments, all housed in a grade 1 listed ‘modernist masterpiece’ designed by acclaimed architect Sir Denys Lasdun. See free temporary exhibitions from our award winning team, and join a curator-led tour.

On Thursday 4 July, visit the new exhibition 'Catch your breath' and join a free guided tour. Researchers from our exhibition partner, Life of Breath will also be facilitating drop-in workshops in the 2nd floor Library reading room. 

At our next Museum Late we'll be exploring breathing and poetry with writer-in-residence and poet, Christy Ducker from the Life of Breath project team. Book a free place and drop in to any or all of her mini poetry workshops throughout the evening:

Programme: 

5.30-6pm Let in the Air, poetry workshop - explores the language of breath and breathlessness.

Book free tickets and drop in to one or all the above!

Explore our collections on display around the building:

• priceless portraits and silver displayed throughout the building
• medical rarities such as the Symons collection of self-care instruments and medical apparatus, the Hoffbrand collection of apothecary jars and the Prujean chest of surgical tools from the era of the English Civil War
• a remarkable set of 17th-century human remains, providing a fascinating insight into dissection and discovery in anatomy
• regular displays from our archive and rare books collections
• a changing programme of acclaimed temporary exhibitions