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

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

Summer 2024 Events

11 June 2024

We are very excited to be hosting Cool Creatures who will be bringing along some animals to discuss differences in eyesight.
In August, our Human Remains Conservator will be running some anatomical casting workshops- come along and have a go at creating your own anatomical cast of a lambs heart.
Both our Dissecting the Author and Lunch Time Talk series will return for the summer with discussions about lobotomy and toxic fashion.
Our Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh's Medical History walking tours will continue to run every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm.

July
25th- Cool Creatures: Exploring Eyesight

August
1st- Exploring Anatomy Through Art: Anatomical Casting

September
12th- Dissecting the Author: The Story of Lobotomy with Claire Prentice (Online Event)
16th- Fashion Victims- The Toxicology of Fashion

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