Name: Bethlem Museum of the Mind
Rating: 5.0

Bethlem Museum of the Mind

Bethlem Museum of the Mind, Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham BR3 3BX, UK

1-99 Years

Description

Bethlem Museum of the Mind is a museum focusing on the history of Bethlem Royal Hospital, its programme of care, and its patients. Opened in 2015, the museum is housed in an Art Deco building shared with the Bethlem Gallery, which hosts exhibitions of contemporary artists who are current or former patients.

Bethlem Museum of the Mind is an inspiring destination for groups looking to explore, understand, and celebrate the achievements of people with experience of mental health problems. Our Learning visits provide an engaging introduction to our collections and the opportunity to learn something new and be inspired.

If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Collection:

Art Collection: Our art collection comprises around 1,000 works, including paintings, drawings, ceramics and textiles. Our catalogue is available online and can be accessed here. If you would like to use one of our artworks for a publication, please visit Bridgeman Images who manage the majority of such requests on our behalf.
Archives: The Museum cares for the archives of Bethlem Royal Hospital, the Maudsley Hospital and Warlingham Park Hospital. You can browse our archive catalogue to find out what records we hold, and view digital images of selected documents in the catalogue’s gallery section.

Facilities

Parking: There is limited parking for cars around the hospital site. Disabled access and parking space.
Refreshments: Restaurant/Coffee Shop - not open Saturdays (card only), Community Centre (cash only), GUTS Cafe - Mon-Thurs 08:00-14:30 (card only).

Website

Contact

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Address: Bethlem Museum of the Mind, Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham BR3 3BX, UK

Post Code: BR3 3BX

Council: Bromley

County: Greater London

Nearest Train Stations: Eden Park (30 mins from London Bridge), followed by a 15 min walk or 356 bus (towards Shirley - The Bethlem Royal Hospital stop). Please note that Eden Park Train Station does NOT have step free access from southbound trains from London Bridge.
Parking: There is limited parking for cars around the hospital site. Disabled access and parking space.