Tickets & Opening hours

Surgeons’ Hall Museum is open from 10am-5pm, 7 days a week. Purchase your tickets from the Level 3 Museum Reception when you arrive.

The museum is open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm, last entry is 4.30pm

Last admission: 4:30 PM (we recommend allowing at least 2 hours to fully experience the collections).

Age guidelines: The recommended age for visiting is 10+, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

We currently don't offer prebooking for standard Museum visits. 

Content advisory:

Please note that the museum contains displays of human remains, which some people may find sensitive or distressing.

  • Standard Admission 2026

    Adults - £10

    Students with valid ID - £6.50

    NHS staff with valid ID* - £6.50

    Over 60s - £6.50

    Visitors with disabilities - £6.50

    Child (5-15) - £5.50

    Under 5s - Free

    *Valid NHS staff ID must be provided. We do not accept Blue Light Cards. Carers/ Personal Assistants supporting visitors with disabilities go free

    Family ticket

    2 Adults & 2 Children - £25

    2 Adults & 1 Child - £21

    1 Adult & 2 Children - £17

    Season Ticket

    Adults - £25

    Concession (under 16, students, 60+, NHS staff) - £14

  • Group Visits

    To arrange a group visit, please contact our Museum team at museum@rcsed.ac.uk.

  • Photography and Filming

    Due to the sensitive nature of human remains collections, photography and filming in the Museum is allowed only with specific approval. 

    If you’re interested in conducting your own photography or filming within the Museum, we’re happy to discuss your project. Please email us at museum@rcsed.ac.uk with details.

  • Commercial Events

    To discuss commercial and private events held at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, please contact Surgeons' Quarter. For commercial events, including meetings and weddings, please contact Surgeons Quarter. 

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