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April 3, 2026
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Owned by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), they consist of and consist of the Wohl Pathology Museum, the History of Surgery Museum and The Dental Collection.
Learn about forensics in Edinburgh, view some of the museums oldest fascinating specimens and discover common surgical procedures whilst trying your hand at newer ones.
Hear about murderers and bodysnatchers Burke and Hare and discover how dissection was used as a punishment.
Learn about forensics in Edinburgh, view some of the museums oldest fascinating specimens and discover common surgical procedures whilst trying your hand at newer ones.
Hear about murderers and bodysnatchers Burke and Hare and discover how dissection was used as a punishment.
Accessibility Information
The main entrance of Surgeons' Hall Museums is via Nicolson Street. Access to the Museums is via the third floor entrance, accessible by lift or staircase. The lift and staircase provide access to all floors of the museum.
Disabled toilet facilities are available in the basement of the Museums.
Phone: 0131 527 1711
