United Kingdom

Discover Britain's rich pharmaceutical heritage through world-class medical museums and historic institutions.

2 cities

3 museums

Many museums are located in London and Edinburgh. Book in advance for popular attractions. Most offer free admission or reasonable fees.

Home to the Wellcome Collection with 1+ million pharmaceutical objects

Royal College of Surgeons collections dating back 500+ years

Historic medical schools and pharmaceutical research centers

Major Museums3+

Collection Items1+ million

Historic Period500+ years

The Wellcome Collection houses the world's most significant pharmaceutical heritage collection

Edinburgh's Royal College of Surgeons has preserved apothecary connections since 1657

London's Hunterian Museum was recently renovated in 2023

Cities in United Kingdom

Select a city to explore its pharmacy museums and pharmaceutical heritage.

500+ year Royal College of Surgeons collection preserving apothecary connections and antiseptic discovery materials.

World's most significant pharmaceutical heritage collections including Wellcome Collection and Hunterian Museum.