Museums · Central Scotland
Surgeons' Hall Museums
In or near Edinburgh.
Surgeons' Hall Museums — 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 · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Surgeons' Hall Museums 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
Surgeons' Hall Museum is one of Scotland's oldest museums, showcasing over 500 years of surgical history. Visitors can explore various collections, including displays of human remains, which may be sensitive for some. The museum offers a unique insight into the evolution of surgery and medical practices.
Place summary
Surgeons' Hall Museums is a museum located in central Scotland, postcode EH8. It is notable for its extensive collections related to the history of surgery and medicine. The museums are part of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, reflecting the institution's significant contributions to the medical field.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9468, -3.1847
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH8 9DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 527 1711
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry 4:30pm
- Official site
- museum.rcsed.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3072411821 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Surgeons' Hall Museums?
- Surgeons' Hall Museums is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH8 9DW).
- What is Surgeons' Hall Museums?
- Surgeons' Hall Museums — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Surgeons' Hall Museums?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH8 9DW.
- How do I get to Surgeons' Hall Museums?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH8 9DW.