Museums

Simpson House
52 Queen Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3NS
website : Institution Website
information : simpsonhouse@crossreach.org.uk
tel : 0131 225 1054

Simpson House’s Discovery Room is the actual room where Simpson discovered the anaesthetic properties of chloroform. The room charts Simpson’s life through a display and video. The room holds exhibits including the decanter that Simpson passed round his assembled guests asking them to “inhale”.


opening months
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
opening hours
mon : 11.00 to 4.00
tues : 11.00 to 4.00
wed : 11.00 to 4.00
thurs : 11.00 to 4.00
fri : 11.00 to 4.00
sat : closed
sun : closed


Please Note: Simpson House is a working building providing a range of services to people affected by alcohol and drug use. We appreciate visitors respecting our work during their visit.


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 : No
Cafe / Restaurant : No
Hearing Loop : No
Gift Shop : No
Car Park : No

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