Freud Museum
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The Freud Museum, set in Sigmund Freud's last London home, invites you to learn about the founder of psychoanalysis and even see his iconic couch.
Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist who founded psychoanalysis, a method for treating mental health issues through dialogue between a patient and their analyst. The Freud Museum occupies the house in Hampstead where Freud lived for the last year of his life. Founded in 1986, the museum offers a unique opportunity to delve into the life and work of this highly influential figure.
Iconic couch
Freud’s study has been preserved just as it was during his lifetime, showcasing Freud's personal belongings, including his iconic psychoanalytic couch, a powerful symbol of his therapeutic approach, and a must-see for any psychology enthusiast. The study also houses his extensive collection of books and antiquities, which shed light on his intellectual influences.
Learning sessions
The museum delves into the depths of the human psyche, exploring Freud's revolutionary theories and their lasting impact. Why not explore these further with one of the museums learning sessions, either in person or online. Subjects include Freud and Science, Freud on Dreams, and Psychoanalysis and Schizophrenia.
After Sigmund
After Sigmund Freud's death in 1939, the house remained the family home until Anna, his youngest daughter, died in 1982. Anna had kept many of her family’s belongings brought from Vienna, include Biedermeier furniture and 18th and 19th century Austrian pieces. The house is also filled with memories of Anna’s 44 year residency, developing her own pioneering psychoanalytical work with children.
Listen to the Meet Me at the Museum podcast in which comedian Mae Martin takes fellow comedian Annie McGrath on a tour of the Freud Museum.
Visitor information
Address
20 Maresfield Gardens, Hampstead, London, Greater London, NW3 5SX
020 7435 2002
Opening times
Exclusions and safety measures
See www.freud.org.uk for details and holiday closure dates.
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