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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 2024
  • Adults - £9.50
  • Students with valid ID - £6.00
  • NHS staff with valid ID* - £6.00
  • Over 60s - £6.00
  • Visitors with disabilities- £6.00
  • Child (5-17)- £5.00
  • Under 5s - Free

*Valid NHS staff ID must be provided. We do not accept Blue Light Cards.

Carers/ Personal Assistants supporting visitors with disabilities go free.

Family Ticket
  • 2 Adults & 2 Children- £24
  • 2 Adults & 1 Child- £20
  • 1 Adult & 2 Children- £16

Season Ticket (valid for 12 months)
  • Adults- £25
  • Concession (under 16, students, 60+, NHS staff)- £14


Christmas Closure 

We will close at 12.30pm on Tuesday the 24th of December 2024 and will reopen at 10am on Friday the 3rd of January 2025.



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