Impressive building. Fascinating history. Well worth a look at More

I was under a tight schedule but didn't want to miss this and am glad I did not. I'd give yourself 2 hrs to see and absorb everything, but not recommended for younger children as there is a lot of written materials and somewhat vivid displays. I recommend going when the Pathology wing is open. I enjoyed the historical significance... More

This was a seriously interesting place to visit. It covered the history of surgery with lots of exhibits, some of them not for the fainthearted! There was also a section on Joseph Lister and a small exhibit about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who had studied in Edinburgh which was a real bonus for me as a Sherlock Holmes fan. The... More

The museum at surgeons' hall had been on my to do list for years. One cold and rainy day in April we finally went and it was worth every penny of the admissions charge. There are so many fascinating things to look at and read about or listen to about the history of medicine and surgeons. More

This is an incredibly informative museum but be aware that it's very graphic, and totally inappropriate for young kids or the sensitive. That said, the displays are well laid out, clearly explained, and well worth the visit. We left very glad that we didn't live in the 18th or 19th centuries. More

If you are a nurse or a doctor and interested in the history of medicine and surgery, you must not miss the Surgeons' Hall when visiting Edinburgh. Hundreds of preparations on display, interactive demonstration of keyhole surgery and many other interesting things to see and learn about! More

This museum is obviously not for the squeamish, but for those with the stomach for it, there are many interesting things to see. There's even a small section dedicated to Arthur Conan Doyle, and currently a larger one dedicated to Joseph Lister. More

The medical museum draws together scientific and medical interest with Edinburghs macabre past through an informative presentation of anatomical and medical exhibits. More

Don't eat food right before you go here, but this is an excellent museum for understanding early surgery and how sanitation changed it all. More