Located at 20 Maresfield Gardens, in the quiet neighborhood of Hampstead in London, the Freud Museum London occupies the last residence of Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, and his daughter Anna. They sought refuge here in 1938 after being exiled from Vienna, and the family lived in this house until Anna's death in 1982, when she left it as a legacy to become a museum open to the public.
The visit takes you through Freud's famous study, perfectly preserved with his iconic psychoanalytic couch where patients would lie down to express themselves freely; the desk, the over 1,600 works from his personal library, and nearly 2,000 ancient objects from around the world. The rooms on the ground floor, including the living room and dining room, tell the family and cultural context of the artist.
Upstairs is Anna Freud's room, complete with her couch and tools dedicated to child psychology, as well as an exhibition hall and a video space with historical footage and family testimonies. Temporary exhibitions reflect the dialogue between psychoanalysis and contemporary art, hosting works that respond to Freud's figure with innovative projects.
The museum also organizes conferences, workshops, educational activities, and guided tours, promoting dialogue between psychology, culture, and society.