Museums & Galleries · Edinburgh
Anatomical Museum
📍 EH8 9XF
Photo: LornaMCampbell (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- One of the largest anatomy collections in Scotland
- Skeleton of serial killer William Burke on display
- Around 12,000 objects including pathology and comparative anatomy
- Phrenological, pharmacological and forensic material and artworks
- Housed in the historic Old Medical School building
The Anatomical Museum sits within Edinburgh University's historic Old Medical School and holds one of the largest and best preserved anatomy collections in Scotland, including the skeleton of serial killer William Burke. Its roughly 12,000 objects span anatomy, pathology, comparative anatomy, phrenology, pharmacology, forensic material and anatomical artworks, reflecting 300 years of teaching. It suits visitors with an interest in medical history and science, though it's only open to the public on select open days, so it's worth checking dates in advance. Based in Edinburgh, close to Edinburgh Waverley station, it makes an easy addition to a city visit, with 148 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays for those wanting to base themselves nearby.
Practical details
- Open
- Open to the public on select open days only
- Booking
- Check open day dates and details before visiting
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
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- Edinburgh Waverley 0.5 miles
- Haymarket 1.1 miles
- Slateford 2.4 miles
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