Come visit the University of Glasgow’s Hunterian Anatomy Museum with its intriguing collection of historical objects and specimens. Go on a treasure hunt, complete the skeleton assembly challenge and peek down a microscope. Why not speak to current anatomists to learn why we are excited about anatomy past and present in Glasgow?

Come visit the University of Glasgow’s Hunterian Anatomy Museum with its intriguing collection of historical objects and specimens. Go on a treasure hunt, complete the skeleton assembly challenge and peek down a microscope. Why not speak to current anatomists to learn why we are excited about anatomy past and present in Glasgow?

Venue: University of Glasgow, Museum of Anatomy, Thomson Building, G12 8QQ
Date: Sun 15th June
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Booking: No booking required
Cost: Free
Age: The Museum of Anatomy have advised: While we generally recommend an age of 16+ for self-directed visits to the museum, especially its upper galleries, the event’s activities on the ground floor are suitable for younger visitors (12+ suggested)

What’s On!

- Museum Treasure Hunt: Find fascinating objects among the many displayed in the museum and learn more about their importance. There will be a version for younger anatomists downstairs, and another for older explorers in the gallery upstairs.

- Anatomical Crafts: Do you enjoy crafting? Did you know you can learn about anatomy at the same time? Make a model of an organ or bone out of paper to take home and learn more about the fabric of the human body along the way! Prefer plasticine or playdo? You can also explore anatomy in this medium to learn how we develop and how scientists learn to think about layers of the body in 3D!

- Skeleton Assembly Challenge: Assemble bones into the correct position to form a skeleton. Can you piece together the human body like a pro?

- Microscopy Magic: Learn how anatomists use microscopes to study tissues - and use a microscope yourself!

- Medical Imaging and Devices Exploration: Discover the various techniques and devices that play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating medical conditions.

- Historical Anatomists: Explore the history of anatomy, and cast your vote on who you think is the most important anatomist to feature in the museum!

First published: 29 April 2025

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