A museum dedicated to the history of mental healthcare. Free admission.
Current exhibition - Kindred 16 January - 27 June 2026
Bethlem Museum of the Mind
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Happy Burn's Night! To celebrate we are sharing this delightful feline bagpiper on the cover of Louis Wain's Little Soldiers, written by May Crommelin, published around 1916. The hero of this story is Tommy Catkin, who rises through the ranks to captain, and marries the King's daughter πΊ
#burnsnight
We are thrilled to be mentioned in the Londonist's list of top exhibitions to see in London this month! bit.ly/3LJm9Uc
Our exhibition, ππͺπ―π₯π³π¦π₯, opens this Friday 16 January. Focusing on the power of communities for those suffering mental health challenges.
Two Embracing Figures by David Chick
π The sun sets on this Christmas Eve and weβre taking a festive break! Our doors will reopen on Friday 02 January 2026 at 9:30am.
β¨ Seasonal greetings from everyone here at Bethlem Museum of the Mind β¨
Our new exhibition, Kindred, opens this Friday, but if you were to visit tomorrow afternoon you may catch a sneak peek in advance π
ποΈ KIndred: 16 January - 27 June 2026
πbit.ly/MOTM_Kindred
πΌοΈ Image: Totem Pole II by Ben Silcock
Our new exhibition, Kindred, is now open! Featuring art from our stored collections, as well as photos by Gareth McConnell, paintings by the artist Mud, and a triptych by Annabel Merrett.
β Open Wed-Sat 9:30am-5pm, free admission
π bit.ly/MOTM_Kindred
πΌοΈ Image: 'Two Embracing Figures' by David Chick
π« Kindred: The Loneliness of Suffering and the Community of Lived Experience
π Opens Friday 16 January at Bethlem Museum of the Mind
π bit.ly/MOTM_Kindred
#mentalhealth #kindred #freeexhibition
πΌοΈ It's the last Saturday of the Bethlem Art Fair! There's still loads of gorgeous, one-of-a-kind, affordable art to be found: from sculpture to greetings cards, pottery to oil painting. Don't miss out!
Open 9:30-5pm - entry is free
#affordableart #bethlemmuseumofthemind Bethlem Gallery
π It's a brand New Year! π
We're open again tomorrow! Start the year off exploring mental health history, strolling in the grounds of the Hospital, and shopping at the Bethlem Art Fair (just one week left to bag some affordable one-of-a-kind art!)
π Open 9:30 β 5pm
#bethlemmuseumofthemind #artfair
Remember we are open:
π Today!
π Tomorrow, Fri 19 December
π² Sat 20 December
πChristmas Eve, Wed 24 December
Drop by for some last minute Christmas shopping at the Bethlem Art Fair and Museum shop, and soak up a little history before the holidays πΌοΈ
Images: All available in the Museum shop!
Only ONE week left to explore the Bethlem Art Fair! π¨πΌοΈ
Discover unique, affordable pieces and take home something truly special. Donβt miss out! Open today 9:30am-5pm.
#bethlemgallery #bethlemartfair Bethlem Gallery #affordableart
