Hunterian Museum , London

The museum contains a collection of anatomical specimens assembled by 18th Century surgeon John Hunter. Largely self-taught, Hunter was at the forefront of a systematic and scientific approach to anatomy. His evidence-based medicine was at odds with the establishment, who still clung to the ineffective treatments of Galen, Hippocrates and other ancient practitioners.

The museum has a large collection of surgical related artefacts including pickled embryos, diseased organs in jars, and the skeleton of the 7′ 7” giant Charles Byrne. Many of the specimens have unusual tales to tell – either about the history of medicine in London, or about John Hunter himself.

Opening Times

The Hunterian Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm.

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Ticket Prices

Admission is Free.

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Disabled Facilities

Entry to Hunterian Museum for people who are wheelchair users or have a mobility problems that prevent them from climbing steps is through the entrance at the Nuffield College of Surgical Sciences building to the left of the main college where there is a wheelchair lift.
These buildings are linked internally by a direct level route with no stairs.

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More Information

Email: museums@rcseng.ac.uk

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