Wellcome Collection Library

The library is free to visit and open to everyone over the age of 18. The library is located on level 2 of the building and provides a calm and quiet atmosphere, with lots of desk space for individual study and research.

Everything you need for your research and study – phones, laptops, pens, papers and books – should be carried either in your arms or in a clear plastic bag.

Everything else – including outdoor coats, bags and laptop cases larger than a piece of A4 paper, umbrellas and all food and drink, including bottled water – should be left in lockers on the ground floor or level 2, opposite the library entrance.

They provide water fountains with paper cups in the library, but water should not be taken to desks or collection areas.

They encourage you to bring an extra layer of clothing, such as a jumper, fleece or scarf in case you find the temperature-controlled spaces a little cold.

Mobile phones, cameras etc. should be switched to silent, non-vibrate mode. Please do not make or receive calls anywhere within the Library, apart from on the balcony on level 3.

You may use personal audio equipment with headphones but please ensure it is not audible to anyone else and will not prevent you hearing the fire alarm.

Food and drink, including bottled water, sweets and gum, must not be brought into the Library.

There are free lockers but you cannot store large luggage (bags larger than H 847 mm x W 240 mm x D 274).

Saturday 10 am–4 pm
Sunday Closed
Monday 10 am–6 pm
Tuesday 10 am–6 pm
Wednesday 10 am–6 pm
Thursday 10 am–8 pm
Friday 10 am–6 pm