Surgeons' Hall Museums (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Surgeons' Hall Museums?
What makes it 30% Baby-Friendly: Babies enter free and lifts reach all floors, yet no listed nursing room, basement-only toilets, disturbing displays, and tight aisles make visits inconvenient and potentially stressful for carers with prams.
Positives:
- Free Baby Admission: Children under 5 enter at no cost with paying adults.
- Level Access: The entrance is step-free and a lift connects all exhibit floors.
Challenges:
- Narrow Galleries: Some halls are tight; a stroller may feel cramped at peak times.
- No Dedicated Nursing Room: Only toilets offer privacy. Contact the museum ahead for any special requests.
What is Surgeons' Hall Museums?
- A neoclassical 1832 edifice forming the home of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s museum complex
- A medical museum maintaining extensive collections of 18th- and 19th-century anatomical specimens, surgical instruments and preserved pathological specimens
- A scholarly institution documenting the evolution of surgical practice and anatomical science through rare artifacts and historical exhibits
What is so special about Surgeons' Hall Museums for with baby?
- Under-5s enter free and lifts provide pram access
- Baby-changing station in the basement toilets
- Self-guided audio on Bloomberg Connects frees hands
- 10% off at Café 1505 next door for breaks
Note: Surgeons' Hall Museums is 30% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Edinburgh for a more suitable experience.
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About Surgeons' Hall Museums
Opening Hours
Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.
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