Anatomical Museum

Large collection of anatomical specimens and life and death masks. Best known is the skeleton of William Burke, hanged in 1829 after he and William Hare killed at least 16 people to sell the bodies for dissection. Limited opening as the area is in continual use for teaching, booking essential.

• free
• museum

Address

Doorway 3, Medical School, Teviot Place EH8 9AG

Hours

Last Sat of Sept-Nov and Jan-May

Price

Free

Phone

+441316502989

Website

ed.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)