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Museums of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

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.
 
Admission Details
  • Open 10.00-17.00 Tuesday to Saturday
  • Closed 23 December-2 January, Good Friday and Easter Saturday
  • Free admission, donations welcome
  • Booking required for groups of ten or more
  • Disabled access (see museum website for details)
Other information
  • Free curator's tour every Wednesday at 13.00
  • Group tours by arrangement (charges apply)
  • The MacRae Gallery: Room to Discover can be reserved for teaching sessions, workshops and seminars
For further information please visit the Hunterian Museum website at www.rcseng.ac.uk/museums
Medical Museum 		 
Anatomical preparation of a human head from the Hunterian Museum
 
Museum Address
 
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
Email: museums@rcseng.ac.uk
 
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