Anatomy and Pathology Museum
The Anatomy and Pathology Museum (APM) supports medical and allied health trainees and professionals in their understanding of human anatomy and pathology.
Visiting the APM
- All APM visitors must bring proof that they are a medical/healthcare professional or trainee in order to access the museum, for example a hospital ID. Please contact museums@rcseng.ac.uk if you would like to check if you qualify.
- Photography is strictly prohibited inside the APM.
- Walk up visits are welcome but booking ahead is advisable to ensure availability and avoid disappointment. Planned closures will be shown as unavailable in the booking calendar.
- Upon arrival please report to reception to sign in and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Visiting is free for individual self study.
- Fees apply to non-surgical tutor led groups. Please contact museums@rcseng.ac.uk for group bookings.
Standard opening hours
The APM is open Monday to Friday from 10am-5pm, and last entry is at 4.30pm. Please note that the APM is not open on bank holidays and College closure days between Christmas and New Years day. Other planned closures, such as for conservation or staff training, will be shown as unavailable in the booking calendar.
Museum facilities
There are a thousand specimens on open display for self-study and learning, including:
- Anatomical prosections - fluid preserved mounted preparations and plastinated specimens
- Pathological specimens - dry and wet mounted preparations with case histories
- Corrosion casts
- Skeletons and disarticulated bones
- iPads providing a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with detailed specimen information and an interactive anatomical self-test resource