Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons

The Hunterian Museum collections have been brought together over four centuries by a cast of colourful characters including the surgeon and anatomist John Hunter (1728-1793). They are a fascinating mix of human and animal anatomy and pathology specimens, wax teaching models, surgical and dental instruments as well as paintings, drawings and sculpture.

Reopened in 2005 after a £3.2 million refurbishment, permanent displays and a changing programme of temporary exhibitions encourage visitors to explore the science and art of surgery. Visit www.hunterianmuseum.org for more information.

The Hunterian Museum also features in our Learning section.

Contact Us

Hunterian Museum at The Royal College of Surgeons
35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London WC2A 3PE
Tel. 0207 869 6560
Textphone/Typetalk: 18001 020 7869 6560

Booking required for groups of ten or more (charges apply)
The MacRae Gallery: Room to Discover can be reserved for teaching sessions, workshops and seminars

Visitor Information

Opening Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17:00
Closed Christmas-New Year, Good Friday and Easter Saturday (see museum website for details)

Free admission, donations welcome
Free curator's tour every Wednesday at 13:00

Disabled access (see museum website for details)

Holborn, Temple

Exhibitions

Latest News from the Hunterian Museum:

1813-2013: 200 years of the Hunterian Museum

In 1813 the Royal College of Surgeons in London opened a museum based on John Hunter’s collection. The College will mark two centuries of access to the collection with exhibitions, programming, a volume of essays on medical museums and a fellowship for a visiting researcher:

www.rcseng.ac.uk/museums/hunterian200

Tell Us About Your Visit

Tour with Museum Director 26/09/12 26 September 2012

Today's tour was a perfectly delivered gem. The museum's history and collection were expertly described and we were treated to an engaging discussion about future exhibitions. Excellent and many thanks