Surgeons' Hall Museums, Medical museum in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Surgeons' Hall Museums is a medical museum in Edinburgh with three collections showcasing surgery, pathology, and dental medicine. The building also features rotating exhibitions and interactive displays that document medical advancement over centuries.
The collections began in 1699 to meet the need for training young surgeons and grew steadily over time. The current building from 1832 made it possible to house the expanding collection and support modern teaching and exhibition needs.
The name reflects its original purpose of training doctors through practical demonstrations. Visitors can see how these spaces were used for medical instruction, showing how hands-on learning shaped the profession from the start.
The museum is located ten minutes from Waverley train station and opens daily. The building is fully accessible with elevators and ramps for all visitors.
One collection holds items connected to groundbreaking doctors of the past, including their instruments and personal possessions. This section shows how medical innovation was driven by individual practitioners.
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