Anatomical Museum, Public Open Day, Saturday 31st January

In 2026, Edinburgh Medical School will mark 300 years of life-changing medical education and research. Our Anatomical Museum Public Open Days are part of a series of events, exhibitions, and experiences that will take place to unite and engage students, alumni, staff and the broader community.

Find out more at: https://medicine-vet-medicine.ed.ac.uk/300-years-of-medicine/

As well as a visit to the Anatomical Museum on January 31st, ticket holders will also be able to attend a talk by author Janet Philp on The Legacy of Burke and Hare: Join Janet as she explores the facts around the tale of Burke and Hare and their supply of bodies to the anatomical establishments in Edinburgh. We will explore how their nefarious activities had a lasting effect on anatomical education that still impacts teaching today. Talks take place at 11:20 - 11:40 and then again at 2:20 - 2:40.

This event will sell out, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking via Eventbrite

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• Please bring a copy of your ticket with you on the day (paper or on phone etc)

• Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult

• Strictly no food, drink or photography in the museum

• Please be aware that the museum displays historic human remains which should be treated with respect
• To avoid overcrowding on the day please ensure that you come to the museum only during your chosen timeslot.
• Last entry to the building for 2:30 – 4pm ticket holders is 3:30pm

More visiting information:

https://www.ed.ac.uk/biomedical-sciences/anatomy/anatomical-museum/visit-us