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Opening Hours & Admission

Surgeons' Hall Museums are open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm. Booking is not required to visit the museum. 

Last admission is at 4.30pm, although we would advise visitors take at least two hours to view the collections. 

No photography is permitted in the Museums.

The museum contains human remains which some people may find upsetting. The recommended age for visiting the Museums is 10+. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.



Standard Admission
  • Adults - £9.00
  • Concessionary Rates - £5.00
  • Students with valid ID - £5.00
  • NHS staff with valid ID* - £5.00
  • under 16's and over 60's - £5.00
  • Under 5s - Free

*Valid NHS staff ID must be provided. We do not accept Blue Light Cards.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. 
Carers supporting visitors with disabilities go free.

Family Ticket
  • 2 Adults & 2 Children- £23
  • 2 Adults & 1 Child- £19
  • 1 Adult & 2 Children- £16

Season Ticket (valid for 12 months)
  • Adults- £24
  • Concession (under 16, students, 60+, NHS staff)- £13


Christmas Closure 

We will close at 3pm on Sunday the 24th of December 2023 and will reopen on Wednesday the 3rd of January 2024.



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View of Pathology Museum within William Playfair's Surgeons' Hall
View of Pathology Museum within William Playfair's Surgeons' Hall.