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

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.

The musuem will be closed on Monday the 8th of May for the King's Coronation.

Standard Admission