This museum was definitely a highlight of my Edinburgh trip even though I am not studying medicine. The exhibitions were completely comprehensive and I really enjoyed the displays on the Burke and Hare murders. Might be bit much for the squeamish since there are some bizarre (and gross) pieces like the pocketbook made from Burke's skin and the tanned leg... More

A fascinating mixture of the history of medicine in general and in Edinburgh specifically, as well as information on modern treatments and specific exhibits on dentistry and ophthalmology. You don't need more than a couple of hours to see everything and read most of the displays. It's reasonably priced for such an unusual attraction, but some of the exhibits are... More

Worth the £3 (concession) entry fee for a good hour of exploring the curiosities here. Lots of body parts in glass jars and skeletons, with some interesting information accompanying. Not the easiest place to find, and involves some rather steep stairs to enter (there may be a separate accessible entrance, although the museum itself also contains a couple of steps... More

As a surgical nurse I loved this place. Finding out about the history of our everyday practice was amazing. To see the human specimens was very interesting to me but to my husband who is not medically trained he felt it was a bit gruesome. After reading about the Burke and hair trials he got very fed up. I would... More

Visited this attraction due to so many people saying how interesting it was. Took my 10 year old son with me and entry was £8 for the 2 of us. A few exhibitions were interesting and there were interactive activities such as using microscope and computers. The upper floor was closed when we were there which was where most of... More

£5 to enter but well worth the money. A fascinating museum which takes you back through the years of surgery and a separate room for dentistry. We could have spent hours in here as there was so much information. A definate must see on a visit to Edinburgh.

You will see some facinating specimins in here, weird wonderful and amazing. Go visit on Open Day, free of charge then.

This is very interesting and some amazing exhibits. There's a great history of how basic and trial'n'errorish surgery was to how complex and advanced it is today. At £5.00 entry it is also very good value for money as we spent a couple of hours ambling from one exhibit to the next. Unfortunately one of the upper levels was not... More

Not for the faint hearted or small children as lots of specimens in jars that were once human. Really interesting exhibits of surgery through the ages and real value for money at just £5 entry.If there is one thing you see in Edinburgh go along to this.