Funding Heritage
Museum, archives & library
In 1799, the government entrusted to the Royal College of Surgeons of England the collection of 18th century surgeon and anatomist John Hunter (1728-1793). Hunter's collection of comparative animal and human specimens formed the basis of an irreplaceable record of social history and scientific endeavour, which grew during the 19th century to become a significant centre for study, research and teaching. In May 2023, following a five-year development of the RCS England headquarters at Lincoln's Inn Fields in central London, the Hunterian Museum was reopened.
Today the College maintains a remarkable assembly of art, scientific specimens and historical instruments together with the largest library of surgical literature and archives in the UK. In 2013 Arts Council England awarded designated status to the Museum, Archive and Library Collections.
Many of our items require conservation and this work is both specialised and costly. If you would like to support this conservation, please contact fundraising@rcseng.ac.uk.
Thank you for your interest in the work of RCS England
We want to share in your vision as to what your legacy gift could achieve, so if you are considering leaving a legacy to RCS England or have already done so, we are here to help.
Telephone
Telephone 020 7405 3474 to talk with a member of our fundraising team.
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.