If your membership has expired, or you had a temporary membership that expired on 31 March 2022, let us know and we’ll talk through your options:
+44 (0)20 7611 8722
library@wellcomecollection.org
If your membership has expired, or you had a temporary membership that expired on 31 March 2022, let us know and we’ll talk through your options:
+44 (0)20 7611 8722
library@wellcomecollection.org
Anyone over the age of 18 can visit the library and use the materials on the shelves. You only have to join the library if you need to order materials from the library stores or use our online subscription resources. It’s best to email us if you're planning to visit the library for the first time, so that we can advise you on the membership options available to you.
Membership is free and available to anyone over the age of 18 who needs to use our collections. It allows you to:
If you are under 18 years of age and studying for an Extended Project Qualification alongside your A levels, you can apply for a short-term membership.
To get library membership you need to:
If you have any access questions related to getting membership, you can speak to us by phone, email or in person when you visit the library.
In order to become a member of the library you will need to show a form of personal identification (ID) and proof of address on your first visit. We accept any combination of the following:
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