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Surgeons' Hall Museum

null Surgeons? Hall is Scotland?s largest medical collection, it is recognised as a collection of national significance. Follow the story of surgery in Scotland from its earliest days, through the Burke and Hare murders to modern keyhole surgery. Displays include early anatomical specimens and surgical instruments; a pocket book made from the skin of William Burke and a hands on key hole surgery training unit. Please note: the Museum contains human remains that some people may find unsettling. Recommended age10+, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.


Free Entry
You save:Adult £5.00 Child: £3.00

Visitor Information

Opening Days/Times
Mon-Fri 1200-1600
(1 Aug – 7 Sep
Mon-Fri 1000-1600
Sat-Sun 1200-1600)

Last Entry
1530

Distance from City Centre
1 mile

Buses
3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 29,

Contact Information

Surgeons' Hall Museum
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Nicolson Street
Edinburgh
EH8 9DW

Telephone
0131 527 1649

Email and Web Site
museum@rcsed.ac.uk
http://www.edinburgh.surgeonshall.museum