Anatomical Museum

The Anatomical Museum at the University of Edinburgh opened in 1884 and still forms an integral part of the ?Old Medical School? (designed by Robert Rowan Anderson). The museum has one of the largest and best-preserved collections of anatomy in Scotland, including the skeleton of the serial killer William Burke! The specimens and preparations on display have helped to teach anatomy to students for 300 years. Today the museum is still used by medical students as a resource and study space.

Skeleton Trail for children. Due to the limited capacity of the Anatomical Museum, access will be on a one-in, one-out basis, with a queuing system in place throughout the day.