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The Crystal Gallery
The Crystal Gallery contains over 3,000 specimens prepared and collected by John Hunter. They are housed in eight spectacular showcases enclosing the central atrium of the museum space. The surrounding exhibitions explore the social and scientific context of Hunter's life and work.
The Crystal Gallery contains over 3,000 specimens prepared and collected by John Hunter. They are housed in eight spectacular showcases enclosing the central atrium of the museum space. The surrounding exhibitions explore the social and scientific context of Hunter's life and work.
This gallery encourages wonder at the nature and scope of Hunter's collection and helps visitors to gain a deeper understanding of why the collection and its creator have remained significant for more than two centuries.
A dedicated computer terminal within the gallery provides access to the detailed scientific and historical information about the specimens.
