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Hunterian Museum
Museum Gallery
4.7 (1327 reviews)
Grisly history of surgery and medicine with gruesome instruments and preserved specimens.
The Royal College of Surgeons of England 38, 43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE, UK
+44 20 7869 6560
Highlights from Reviews
• free admission
The museum offers free entry, making it an accessible and great value cultural attraction in London.
• unique collection
Features a fascinating and extensive collection of preserved human and animal specimens, surgical instruments, and anatomical drawings.
• educational experience
Provides incredible insights into anatomy, medicine, and the history of surgery, appealing to students and healthcare professionals.
• helpful staff
Numerous reviews praised the museum staff for being friendly, welcoming, helpful, and accommodating to visitors.
• well-curated displays
The exhibits are meticulously curated with informative labels, interactive elements, and engaging context that bring the collections to life.
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