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Bethlem Museum of the Mind Presents 'Kindred' Exhibition on Mental Health and Community

exhibition · 2026-03-19

The Bethlem Museum of the Mind in Beckenham, South London, is hosting a temporary exhibition titled 'Kindred: The Loneliness of Suffering and the Community of Lived Experience' from January 16 to June 27, 2026. The show explores themes of group therapy and support networks through artworks by multiple artists, including Tracie Hodge, Rozanne Hawksley, Gareth McConnell, Mud, and Annabel Merrett. The museum, which focuses on mental wellbeing through art and history, is also lending works by Victorian artist Richard Dadd to a Royal Academy exhibition in July 2026. Admission to 'Kindred' is free, with the museum open Wednesday through Saturday.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Kindred' runs from January 16 to June 27, 2026 at Bethlem Museum of the Mind
  • Show features artworks by Tracie Hodge, Rozanne Hawksley, Gareth McConnell, Mud, and Annabel Merrett
  • Museum located in Beckenham, South London, open Wed-Sat 9:30-17:00
  • Bethlem Museum lending Richard Dadd works to Royal Academy exhibition in July 2026
  • Admission to 'Kindred' is free

Entities

Artists

  • Tracie Hodge
  • Rozanne Hawksley
  • Gareth McConnell
  • Mud
  • Annabel Merrett
  • Richard Dadd

Institutions

  • Bethlem Museum of the Mind
  • Royal Academy
  • Two Temple Place
  • Copleston Community Centre

Locations

  • Beckenham, South London
  • London

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