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In Her Hand
In Her Hand draws on real journals and letters from women serving with the Scottish Women’s Hospitals in the First World War. This defiant, darkly witty play follows an unlikely friendship forged through service on the Balkan front. Through the pages of Francis’s journal, an unlikely friendship sparks amid chaos.
Sensory Friendly Quiet Morning
Our sensory friendly early openings provide an opportunity for those who need a quieter environment to enjoy our museum without the hustle and bustle of the general public. Taking place on Saturday 20 June, the Museum will open at 9am before our official opening at 10am, and wherever possible, we have adjusted operations and/or lowered volume
Surgeons' Hall After Hours: Teen Takeover
Join Surgeons Hall Museum in our historic pathology galleries for this bespoke after-hour event for those age 12-18 years and their adults. Join Surgeons Hall Museums for an exclusive after-hours experience in our historic pathology galleries, designed especially for young people aged 12–18 and their accompanying adults.
Lunch Time Talk: The Case of Edinburgh’s Polish Medical School
Exploring the role of medical schools in changing political climates with Dr Andrew Brown Join us for this bite sized lunch time talk exploring the history of medicine. This talk celebrates our new temporary exhibition, Edinburgh City of Medicine, created in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh.
Suturing Skills Drop-in Session
In celebration of International Nurses Day, we are delighted to offer the chance to try out suturing. Come along to our drop-in session and attempt the medical technique of stitching a wound together. For age 16+ Please note: these sessions are not ticketed and included in the standard price of museum admission.
