Aberdeen & Grampian

University of Aberdeen, Pathology & Forensic Medicine Collection
Department of Pathology
University of Aberdeen
Foresterhill
Aberdeen


AB25 2ZD
website : http://www.abdn.ac.uk/museums
information : g.i.murray@abdn.ac.uk
tel : 01224 272598

Specimens of human organs, demonstrating disease and trauma in NE Scotland. Some disease conditions represented are no longer prevalent. Also wax models and some instruments. Artefacts relating to crimes of note in Aberdeen in middle third of 20th century.

Access to the reserve collection is restricted under the terms of the Human Tissues Act (1961). Medical researchers, health-related professionals, educational groups and students wishing to use the collections should contact the Honorary Curator detailing their request. Members of the public with general enquiries are welcome to contact the Honorary Curator.


opening months
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
opening hours
mon : closed
tues : closed
wed : closed
thurs : closed
fri : closed
sat : closed
sun : closed


Changing displays of the permanent collection can be seen outside the Medical Library at the University's Foresterhill campus and can be viewed during library opening times:
Mon-Thurs 8.45-22.00
Fri 8.45-20.00
Sat 9.00-22.00
Sun 13.00-22.00



admission
adult : n / a
child : n / a
senior citizen : n / a
student : n / a
other concession : n / a
family : n / a
group : n / a
other : n / a

facilities
Toilets : Yes
Disabled Access : Yes
Cafe / Restaurant : No
Hearing Loop : No
Gift Shop : No
Car Park : No

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