West End, Glasgow
★★
The rather grisly Anatomy Museum at The University of Glasgow displays parts of a large collection of human body parts once belonging to 18th century Scottish physicist William Hunter, after which The Hunterian umbrella of museums is named. In the words of the university: “William Hunter’s remarkable specimens show all aspects of human form and function and reflect his lifelong successful career as a pioneering anatomist and obstetrician”. Visits are by appointment only, and we recommend dressing as if you are going on holiday to a tropical country; the museum was unbearably hot on our January visit!
Location
here), Hillhead, 2 mi northwest of George Square, Glasgow
O.S. Grid Reference: NS 570666
GPS coordinates: 55.871540,-4.286313
University Avenue |
Hillhead |
Exhibition Centre (1 mi)
Street parking nearby (charge), or on the campus itself at weekends
Key info
By appointment only – phone in advance
Free
