Museums & Galleries · London
Royal College of Physicians Museum
📍 NW1 4LE
Photo: Ted Eytan (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Explore over 500 years of medical history
- View permanent displays and past exhibitions
- Join guided tours and talks
- See digitised highlights including an illuminated psalter
- Discover the building's architectural heritage
The Royal College of Physicians Museum sits in its fifth and current headquarters on the corner of Regent's Park in Camden, where you can explore more than 500 years of medical history. Drop in Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, to see permanent displays, art and objects, archives, and digitised highlights such as the Wilton Psalter, or join a guided tour or talk. It's a good choice for anyone curious about medicine, history or architecture. The site is well placed for a visit, with London Euston station just 0.5 miles away, and with 788 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it's easy to combine with an overnight stay in the area.
Practical details
- Open
- Drop in Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Booking
- Larger groups can book tours or events
- Best for
- Those interested in medical history and archives
From the attraction's own website on 10 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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