Bethlem Museum of the Mind

A museum dedicated to the history of mental healthcare. Free admission.
Current exhibition - What It Felt Like: Charlotte Johnson-Wahl 11 Dec 2024-29 March 2025

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[Mary Yates 💙💛 @MaryYatesexSLaM]

@zara71613976 @MaudsleyNHS @Derektracy1 @MaudsleyDoN @Ranjeet_Kaile @PeaceAjiboye @HelenKelsall3 @ollythesquid @simon_sherring @teamCNO_ @MaudsleyMatron Well done everyone, you all look so happy and healthy 👏Please come to join us @Bethlemparkrun soon and perhaps for a cuppa afterwards in the community centre cafe and then a visit to @bethlemmuseum and @BethlemG54682

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Have you seen our What it Felt Like exhibition? We’d love to hear what you thought of it. We’d really appreciate it if you could spend a few minutes completing our survey to help us plan future exhibitions.

https://t.co/dEDy23YXho

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Our featured blog post this month is about #ValentinesDay at Bethlem. This card was made by a young female patient, Eliza Jane P. on February 14, 1886. It's comprised of thread, needles, pins and buttons - all carefully attached to the page.
https://t.co/JI4qvVmmEJ

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At @bethlemmuseum you can see the paintings of Charlotte Johnson Wahl. She was hospitalised for 8 months with #OCD in the 70s, but as @RachelSJohnson told us, painting was her oxygen, helping her through treatment. https://t.co/G7HWc9tu2Z

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Visit Bethlem Museum of the Mind this half term! Take a stroll around the vast grounds and look for for the beginnings of the bluebells, grab a snack from the onsite GUTS cafe, and drop by the @Bethlem_Gallery too! 🪻🌳🖼️🥙

#halftermlondon

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New History Walk date added! Join Bethlem Museum of the Mind and Bethlem Gallery on Saturday 22 March at 11:00 for a walk around the grounds of Bethlem Royal Hospital - get your tickets here:
🔗 https://t.co/hw4DiV6oLA

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The shop is stocked up with merchandise inspired by the current exhibition, 'What It Felt Like: The Maudsley Hospital Paintings of Charlotte Johnson-Wahl'.

Drop by today - open until 5pm!

https://t.co/nPIaXDz27I

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"It was an inspiring day that truly brought history to life and highlighted the importance of compassionate, innovative care in mental health."

Thank you St Francis Xavier Sixth Form! We're so glad your students enjoyed their visit!

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Have you seen our What it Felt Like exhibition? We’d love to hear what you thought of it. We’d really appreciate it if you could spend a few minutes completing our survey to help us plan future exhibitions.

https://t.co/dEDy23YXho

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We still have a few tickets remaining for the Bethlem Gallery and Bethlem Museum of the Mind History Walk this Saturday 08 February! Rainbows not guaranteed 🌈
https://t.co/NIf4XDYrNz
Strong footwear is advised at it may be muddy in places and be prepared for rain or shine! 🌦️

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Bethlem Museum's Archivist recently made this video for @SocGenealogists on how to find the records of mental health institutions and how to begin to understand them. Watch it here:
https://t.co/jHVM5DkgZ7

#AllAboutThatPlace

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After setting fire to York Minster #OnThisDay in 1829, Jonathan Martin was confined in the Criminal Lunatic Department at Bethlem from 1829-1838. There he produced remarkable artworks typically depicting his prophetic visions. https://t.co/vF37uzd29R

Image: "Hell's Gate"

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Good morning!
We're open today 9:30-5pm sharing the history of Bethlem and of mental health care and treatment, including the exhibition 'What It Felt Like: The Maudsley Hospital Paintings of Charlotte Johnson-Wahl'.

Free entry! https://t.co/nPIaXDyuia

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'What It Felt Like: The Maudsley Hospital paintings of Charlotte Johnson Wahl'.

Open Wed-Sat 9:30-5pm, FREE entry & parking https://t.co/nPIaXDyuia

The Museum is wheelchair accessible (see https://t.co/wq44nRiSFy for images)

Day Room, © Artist's Estate

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Today is London's Great Mental Health Day 2025!

🗣 Today, open up to someone in your network about how you've been feeling.

🗺️ And learn more about the #GreatMentalHealth initiatives and support services that are available right across London.

https://t.co/78NVN0B2jq

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We're delighted to announce the appointment of Dr John Curran as the new chair of trustees & trustee member at the Museum. John is a Professor of Practice in Anthropology at UCL and works as a organisational development consultant.
John, it is wonderful to have you on board!

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

Being part of a safe, positive community is important for our mental health and wellbeing. 💜

That's why for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek (12-18 May) we'll be celebrating the power and importance of community. Find out more: https://t.co/nWapOCqTSe

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#OnThisDay in 1547 Henry VIII died, aged 55. Not long beforehand he had he entrusted Bethlem Royal Hospital to the City of London. A portrait of Henry was hanging first in the Boardroom of the Hospital at Moorfields & subsequently at St. George’s Fields & now at Monks Orchard.

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Jill Lockett has stepped down after fifteen years as a trustee of Bethlem Museum of the Mind, and eight years as Chair.

Thank you for all you have done for the Museum, Jill. We will miss you!