Surgeons' Hall Museums

Surgeons' Hall Museums is home to the largest & most historic collection of surgical pathology in the world. The Museums are open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm.

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    +44 131 527 1711

  • Website

    museum.rcsed.ac.uk

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Address

Nicolson St Edinburgh City of Edinburgh EH8 9DW United Kingdom

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Andy Davidson

There is just so much to see here. It’s a huge and fascinating collection. If you can combine a trip with one of the museums walking tours you are in for a treat.

Paige Josephine

It was really interesting and well put together! The information was easy to follow and there was so much historical information

Brea Simpson

Their collection of diseased testicles is not to be missed.

Lisa Robshaw

Lovely Fringe outdoor bar off beaten track ! Nice BBQ too!

Jenni Fuchs

For groups of 10+ you can book a tour of the whole museum including the collections not on display.

Afra

"Museum of Death" is the only way I can describe this. Not for the faint hearted

Susanna McGregor

Before you go check if the pathology displays are open on the day as its the highlight of the Museum .

Ambush Predator

Macabre but utterly fascinating!

Louise Edwards

Absolutely fascinating wow!

Nora Staňková

All exposition .

Marc Van Hammée

Nice collections

Alena

Guided tours every Wed, 2 pm

Francis FA

Buena atención, espectacular Expo

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