Museums · Central Scotland
Anatomical Museum
In or near Edinburgh.
Anatomical Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Anatomical Museum is a museum located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Anatomical Museum at the University of Edinburgh houses one of Scotland's largest collections of anatomical specimens, including the skeleton of the infamous serial killer William Burke. The museum's collection, which consists of around 12,000 objects, serves as a resource for teaching anatomy and includes various materials related to pathology and forensic science.
Place summary
The Anatomical Museum is located in central Scotland. It is notable for its extensive collection of anatomical specimens and serves as a resource for medical education and research. The museum showcases the historical development of anatomy and medical practice.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9449, -3.1901
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH8 9AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Sa[-1] 10:00-16:00; Jun-Jul off
- Official site
- www.ed.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5025640452 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Anatomical Museum?
- Anatomical Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH8 9AG).
- What is Anatomical Museum?
- Anatomical Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Anatomical Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH8 9AG.
- How do I get to Anatomical Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH8 9AG.