This small museum in the Royal College of Surgeons of England makes for a somewhat grisly but completely riveting view into the world of surgery and anatomy.

What: Overflowing with preserved specimens, both animal and human, this museum takes you through the everchanging history of anatomy and surgery as well as show off the impressive if gruesome collection once belonging to famed surgeon John Hunter (hence the name).

Where: In the Royal College of Surgeons, opposite Lincoln’s Inn Fields.

When: 10 am – 5 pm Tuesday to Saturday. Closed on Sunday and Monday.

Who: Though there’s no age restriction per say, I wouldn’t recommend this museum for children due the graphic nature of its contents, the maturity of some themes explored, and simply that they won’t find it especially interesting.

How Long: The museum is built like a walk through which should take you an hour or so. It goes without saying that if you have special interest in the medical field you’ll definitely find yourself occupied for far longer.

Interactivity: A few well made touch screen info boards (in the forms of operating tables, super cool), but not much else.

Events: The museum sometimes hosts talks but at the moment that’s about it by way of extras.

On a personal note I want to congratulate the museum on having the cleanest, clearest glass I’ve ever seen. Or more accurately, not seen. Not until it was to late at least.