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Surgeons' Hall Museums' iconic William Playfair building at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Surgeons' Hall Museums' iconic William Playfair building at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

The Wohl Pathology Museum, one of the most historic collections of surgical pathology in the world

The Wohl Pathology Museum, one of the most historic collections of surgical pathology in the world

Book said to be made from William Burke's skin in our History of Surgery Museum

Book said to be made from William Burke's skin in our History of Surgery Museum

Artwork depicting historic tooth extraction methods is displayed in our Dental Collection

Artwork depicting historic tooth extraction methods is displayed in our Dental Collection

Suturing Skills Drop-in Session

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Date(s): 12 May 2026

Time: 10.30am-12pm & 1.30pm-3pm

Cost: Included in standard museum entry

Age Restrictions: 16+

International Nurses Day

Tuesday 12th May 2026

In celebration of International Nurses Day, we are delighted to offer the chance to try out suturing.

Come along to our drop-in session and attempt the medical technique of stitching a wound together.

For age 16+ Please note: these sessions are not ticketed and included in the standard price of museum admission.

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