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Hunterian Museum – Royal College of Surgeons of England

Royal College of Surgeons of England, Lincoln's Inn Fields 38-43, London, WC2A 3PE. Greater London

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With a focus on object-led and curriculum-linked sessions, the Museum welcomes learners from secondary (minimum age 14) through to further and higher education. The Hunterian Museum is named after the 18th century surgeon and anatomist, John Hunter (1728-1793).

It includes the display of over 2,000 anatomical preparations from Hunter’s original collection, alongside instruments, equipment, models, paintings and archive material, which trace the history of surgery from ancient times to the latest robot-assisted operations.

The Museum includes England’s largest public display of human anatomy.

Please contact the Senior Museums Learning Coordinator: hunterian.learning@rcseng.ac.uk for more information

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Workshop Details

Health and Medicine in Britain workshop: This workshop explores the art of surgery using real objects, anatomical models, facsimiles of manuscripts, rare books and illustrations to inspire curiosity through observation and encourage discussions using evidence-based resources. This session may include:
– Art, Anatomy and Surgery
– Development in Surgery (including war surgery)
– Ask a surgeon (Q&A with a retired surgeon)

The Surgical Skills Taster Workshop: Perfect for anyone curious about the medical field or looking to enhance their surgical knowledge. Students will learn about the history of surgery and how it has changed over time. They will take part in a practical workshop where surgeons will teach basic suturing skills and surgical knot-tying. The session will give the students an opportunity to speak to surgeons and find out more about medicine and surgery as a career. This workshop is designed for GCSE, A-level, T-level and BTEC students who wish to get practical experience and learn more about surgical skills.

Frankenstein Workshop: This visit will start with a led Museum tour drawing links between the collection’s display and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. It is followed by a session in the Library working with contemporary written sources.

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Contact

hunterianmuseum.org/learning/school-visits

Address

Royal College of Surgeons of England, Lincoln's Inn Fields 38-43, London
WC2A 3PE. Greater London

Opening Hours

Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm. School workshops run on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays