William Hunter’s original collection was assembled to improve knowledge of the world and was rich in rare and important objects. Over 200 years later, the Hunterian Museum contains a huge variety of objects and offers the chance to discover and explore.

Visitors will encounter architects and builders from the animal kingdom and unearth a fascinating variety of Scottish fossils and minerals. The past can be reconstructed by investigating how archaeology works and learning about Mediterranean history, from Ancient Egypt to Greece and Rome. Visitors can also discover dinosaurs and explore 500 million years of evolution, from fin to limb and limb to wing, journey around the globe exploring unique societies and cultures, or experience the breathtaking range of life on Earth from insects to birds and coral.

Displays are complemented by computer interactives which give the chance to dig deeper into the chosen field.