Galleries · London
Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
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Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum — original art and medical museum, sited at the Bethlam Royal Hospital, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Eden Park · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum is an art gallery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1970. Part of Bethlem Royal Hospital. Wikidata describes it as: "original art and medical museum, sited at the Bethlam Royal Hospital, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.3819°, -0.0311°.
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Official information
Bethlem Museum of the Mind focuses on the history and experiences of individuals with mental health issues. It features exhibitions, learning resources, and a collection of artworks that reflect the complexities of mental health treatment and recovery.
Place summary
Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum is a modern gallery located in Bromley, London (postcode BR3). Established in 1970, it focuses on the history of mental health care and the hospital itself, housing a significant collection of archives and artefacts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3819, -0.0311
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- BR3 3BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beckenham and Penge
- Phone
- 020 3228 4227
- Established
- 1970
- Nearest railway station
- Eden Park — 1 km
- Opening
- Wednesday – Saturday 09:30 – 17:00; closed Sunday – Tuesday
- Official site
- museumofthemind.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2900083 (CC0)
- commons: Bethlem Royal Hospital - geograph.org.uk - 34691.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum?
- Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum is in London, United Kingdom (postcode BR3 3BX), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum?
- Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum — original art and medical museum, sited at the Bethlam Royal Hospital, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Eden Park, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BR3 3BX.
- When was Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum built?
- Built or established in 1970.
- How do I get to Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Eden Park, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BR3 3BX.