The Hunterian (Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery)
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Museum in Glasgow, Scotland
Visitor information
- Address: University of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead St, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom
- Phone: +44 141 330 4221
- Official website: https://www.gla.ac.uk/hunterian/
People also ask
What's in the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow?
Housed in large halls in George Gilbert Scott's University buildings on Gilmorehill, the museum features extensive displays relating to William Hunter and his collections, Roman Scotland (especially the Antonine Wall), geology, ethnography, ancient Egypt, scientific instruments, coins and medals, and much more.
What is the most famous museum in Glasgow?
1. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Fantastic Gallery & Museum with a fascinating collection of paintings, exhibits and a wonderful organ recital.
Is the Hunterian Museum good?
Fascinating and well-presented museum This is an excellent museum, full of fascinating (and sometimes disgusting) exhibits, which are very well presented. Those with weak stomachs or who might be triggered by seeing body parts (including foetuses) might prefer to avoid.
Has the Hunterian Museum moved?
The Hunterian Museum, named after the 18th century surgeon and anatomist John Hunter (1728-1793), reopened on 16 May 2023 following a five-year redevelopment of the Royal College of Surgeons of England's headquarters at Lincoln's Inn Fields in central London.