Surgeons' Hall Museum
@surgeonshall.bsky.social
Home to the largest & most historic collection of surgical pathology in the world.
Open 10am-5pm, 7 days a week.
Open 10am-5pm, 7 days a week.
We will not be participating in doors open day weekend. You can find a full list of participating venues here: www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/edin...
The Museum will be open from 10am-5pm as usual over the weekend.: museum.rcsed.ac.uk/visit/tickets
The Museum will be open from 10am-5pm as usual over the weekend.: museum.rcsed.ac.uk/visit/tickets
September 18, 2026 at 11:01 AM
We will not be participating in doors open day weekend. You can find a full list of participating venues here: www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/edin...
The Museum will be open from 10am-5pm as usual over the weekend.: museum.rcsed.ac.uk/visit/tickets
The Museum will be open from 10am-5pm as usual over the weekend.: museum.rcsed.ac.uk/visit/tickets
We’ve got a busy couple of months lined up.
We have talks on the history and evolution of breast cancer surgery, Georgian medicine, phrenology and Burke & Hare, and 19th-century occupational lung disease.
Plus, An Evening with Surgeons’ Hall is back in November!
More info 👇
We have talks on the history and evolution of breast cancer surgery, Georgian medicine, phrenology and Burke & Hare, and 19th-century occupational lung disease.
Plus, An Evening with Surgeons’ Hall is back in November!
More info 👇
September 16, 2026 at 10:41 AM
We’ve got a busy couple of months lined up.
We have talks on the history and evolution of breast cancer surgery, Georgian medicine, phrenology and Burke & Hare, and 19th-century occupational lung disease.
Plus, An Evening with Surgeons’ Hall is back in November!
More info 👇
We have talks on the history and evolution of breast cancer surgery, Georgian medicine, phrenology and Burke & Hare, and 19th-century occupational lung disease.
Plus, An Evening with Surgeons’ Hall is back in November!
More info 👇
This is a tape carrier for corundum tape. This was popular in dentistry prior to the introduction of sandpaper disks and strips.
#TriviaTuesday
#TriviaTuesday
It's time for another #TriviaTuesday!
Our object this week is from the mid-19th century and measures 18.8 cm in length. Any ideas what it's for?
Our object this week is from the mid-19th century and measures 18.8 cm in length. Any ideas what it's for?
September 15, 2026 at 3:55 PM
This is a tape carrier for corundum tape. This was popular in dentistry prior to the introduction of sandpaper disks and strips.
#TriviaTuesday
#TriviaTuesday
It's time for another #TriviaTuesday!
Our object this week is from the mid-19th century and measures 18.8 cm in length. Any ideas what it's for?
Our object this week is from the mid-19th century and measures 18.8 cm in length. Any ideas what it's for?
September 15, 2026 at 9:02 AM
It's time for another #TriviaTuesday!
Our object this week is from the mid-19th century and measures 18.8 cm in length. Any ideas what it's for?
Our object this week is from the mid-19th century and measures 18.8 cm in length. Any ideas what it's for?
Abdominal retractors are used to hold back skin during surgical procedures such as the treatment of perforated or bleeding stomach ulcers, and while removing parts of the colon or the spleen
September 14, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Abdominal retractors are used to hold back skin during surgical procedures such as the treatment of perforated or bleeding stomach ulcers, and while removing parts of the colon or the spleen
Postmortem set by Ferris & Co, 8 components, stainless steel with ebony handles, in a velvet-lined wooden case. The set includes a skull saw, chisel, 2 blow pipes, chain hooks, three scalpels, sprung tweezers and a cartilage knife with sprung socket handle.
September 11, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Postmortem set by Ferris & Co, 8 components, stainless steel with ebony handles, in a velvet-lined wooden case. The set includes a skull saw, chisel, 2 blow pipes, chain hooks, three scalpels, sprung tweezers and a cartilage knife with sprung socket handle.
One of two pocket cases for pills and powders which Sir James Young Simpson carried with him on his rounds. On the inside of one is written 'Please return to 52 Queen Street.'
September 10, 2026 at 8:04 AM
One of two pocket cases for pills and powders which Sir James Young Simpson carried with him on his rounds. On the inside of one is written 'Please return to 52 Queen Street.'
Our word for #WordOnWednesday this week comes from our History of Surgery gallery.
September 9, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Our word for #WordOnWednesday this week comes from our History of Surgery gallery.
It's time for another #TriviaTuesday!
This week we have these objects. They are from the 20th century and are both around 17 cm in length. Any ideas what they are for?
This week we have these objects. They are from the 20th century and are both around 17 cm in length. Any ideas what they are for?
September 8, 2026 at 9:01 AM
It's time for another #TriviaTuesday!
This week we have these objects. They are from the 20th century and are both around 17 cm in length. Any ideas what they are for?
This week we have these objects. They are from the 20th century and are both around 17 cm in length. Any ideas what they are for?
Join us on Thursday for another fascinating lunchtime talk!
@anatomicalcat.bsky.social explores the remarkable story of the Great Windmill Street Anatomy School, one of the most important centres for anatomical teaching in eighteenth-century London.
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@anatomicalcat.bsky.social explores the remarkable story of the Great Windmill Street Anatomy School, one of the most important centres for anatomical teaching in eighteenth-century London.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-time...
September 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Join us on Thursday for another fascinating lunchtime talk!
@anatomicalcat.bsky.social explores the remarkable story of the Great Windmill Street Anatomy School, one of the most important centres for anatomical teaching in eighteenth-century London.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-time...
@anatomicalcat.bsky.social explores the remarkable story of the Great Windmill Street Anatomy School, one of the most important centres for anatomical teaching in eighteenth-century London.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-time...
This miniature microscope is from 1880 and would have been used for both field work and beginners interested in microscopy. It is only 17 cm in height!
September 4, 2026 at 11:02 AM
This miniature microscope is from 1880 and would have been used for both field work and beginners interested in microscopy. It is only 17 cm in height!
This field surgeon's pharmacy/apothecary kit dates from the late 19th century. It contains glass bottles and a set of brass measuring scales with 4 apothecary weights. One of the bottles still has some remnants of an unknown material.
September 3, 2026 at 11:02 AM
This field surgeon's pharmacy/apothecary kit dates from the late 19th century. It contains glass bottles and a set of brass measuring scales with 4 apothecary weights. One of the bottles still has some remnants of an unknown material.
This watercolour painting of a human and animal skull resting on some books was painted by J Murray in 1883. Also resting on the books are a tooth, a vertebra and the bones of a finger.
September 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM
This watercolour painting of a human and animal skull resting on some books was painted by J Murray in 1883. Also resting on the books are a tooth, a vertebra and the bones of a finger.
Are you student considering a career in surgery? Join us at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for an event exploring surgical careers, tackling common myths, hearing from diverse surgical speakers, networking, and more.
More info: museum.rcsed.ac.uk/whats-on/eve...
More info: museum.rcsed.ac.uk/whats-on/eve...
September 1, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Are you student considering a career in surgery? Join us at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for an event exploring surgical careers, tackling common myths, hearing from diverse surgical speakers, networking, and more.
More info: museum.rcsed.ac.uk/whats-on/eve...
More info: museum.rcsed.ac.uk/whats-on/eve...
James Young Simpson used these stethoscopes at his practice. One is made of turned rosewood and the other of carved ivory. The large, flat end was placed against the ear and the other end against the patient's skin.
August 31, 2026 at 11:01 AM
James Young Simpson used these stethoscopes at his practice. One is made of turned rosewood and the other of carved ivory. The large, flat end was placed against the ear and the other end against the patient's skin.
Dr Theeba Krishnamoorthy discusses early South Asian women doctors and their ties to Edinburgh. Her research reveals a hidden legacy of pioneers who crossed continents, cultures and barriers. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
shows.acast.com/beyond-the-k...
shows.acast.com/beyond-the-k...
August 28, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Dr Theeba Krishnamoorthy discusses early South Asian women doctors and their ties to Edinburgh. Her research reveals a hidden legacy of pioneers who crossed continents, cultures and barriers. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
shows.acast.com/beyond-the-k...
shows.acast.com/beyond-the-k...
This hairball comes from the stomach of a donkey. The donkey was quite old and had been unwell for some time without any obvious explanation. On post mortem examination 3 hairballs were found. This one measures 6.5cm in diameter.
August 27, 2026 at 11:02 AM
This hairball comes from the stomach of a donkey. The donkey was quite old and had been unwell for some time without any obvious explanation. On post mortem examination 3 hairballs were found. This one measures 6.5cm in diameter.
The answer this week is cutaneous horn!
August 26, 2026 at 3:55 PM
The answer this week is cutaneous horn!
For #WordOnWednesday this week we are looking for two words you would find in our Wohl Pathology gallery. Can you solve the anagram?
August 26, 2026 at 9:01 AM
For #WordOnWednesday this week we are looking for two words you would find in our Wohl Pathology gallery. Can you solve the anagram?
This is a Reverdin needle used to pass through a surgical suture. It is named after Jacques Reverdin (1842-1929), a Swiss surgeon who pioneered the use of skin grafts. Reverdin retired from surgery in 1910 and pursued the study of butterflies.
For #TriviaTuesday this week we have this late 20th century instrument. It is 20.5 cm in length. Any ideas what it is?
August 25, 2026 at 3:56 PM
This is a Reverdin needle used to pass through a surgical suture. It is named after Jacques Reverdin (1842-1929), a Swiss surgeon who pioneered the use of skin grafts. Reverdin retired from surgery in 1910 and pursued the study of butterflies.
For #TriviaTuesday this week we have this late 20th century instrument. It is 20.5 cm in length. Any ideas what it is?
August 25, 2026 at 9:01 AM
For #TriviaTuesday this week we have this late 20th century instrument. It is 20.5 cm in length. Any ideas what it is?
It's that time of the week again! Yep- it's #TriviaTuesday time!
Our object this week is from the 19th century. It is 20cm in length. Any guesses what it is?
Our object this week is from the 19th century. It is 20cm in length. Any guesses what it is?
August 25, 2026 at 9:01 AM
It's that time of the week again! Yep- it's #TriviaTuesday time!
Our object this week is from the 19th century. It is 20cm in length. Any guesses what it is?
Our object this week is from the 19th century. It is 20cm in length. Any guesses what it is?
This knife was carried by a young thatcher. The handwritten label reads:
'This knife was carried in a back pocket and was driven into the gluteal region by a bundle of withes thrown over the shoulder. A gluteal aneurism resulted on which Mr Syme operated.'
'This knife was carried in a back pocket and was driven into the gluteal region by a bundle of withes thrown over the shoulder. A gluteal aneurism resulted on which Mr Syme operated.'
August 24, 2026 at 11:01 AM
This knife was carried by a young thatcher. The handwritten label reads:
'This knife was carried in a back pocket and was driven into the gluteal region by a bundle of withes thrown over the shoulder. A gluteal aneurism resulted on which Mr Syme operated.'
'This knife was carried in a back pocket and was driven into the gluteal region by a bundle of withes thrown over the shoulder. A gluteal aneurism resulted on which Mr Syme operated.'
The team have been hard at work in rehearsals over the past couple of weeks and can't wait to bring In Her Hand to life at the Edinburgh Fringe. We're thrilled to share that our entire run is completely sold out!
August 20, 2026 at 11:01 AM
The team have been hard at work in rehearsals over the past couple of weeks and can't wait to bring In Her Hand to life at the Edinburgh Fringe. We're thrilled to share that our entire run is completely sold out!
For #WordOnWednesday this week, we are looking for a name you would come across in our current temporary exhibition Edinburgh: City of Medicine.
August 19, 2026 at 9:01 AM
For #WordOnWednesday this week, we are looking for a name you would come across in our current temporary exhibition Edinburgh: City of Medicine.