Museum of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Exhibition space and heritage collections of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, with medical instruments, rare books and archives.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow was founded in 1599 by a Royal Charter from King James VI. Its founders wanted to regulate and improve medicine, surgery and pharmacy in Glasgow and the west of Scotland. Today it has more than 15,000 members around the world and is based in St Vincent Street in the city centre.
The College's heritage collections cover more than six centuries. They include thousands of medical and surgical instruments, rare books, archives and pictures. The College holds full Museum Accreditation, and many items are being digitised and added to the heritage website.
Visitors can see the current exhibition in the exhibition space on the ground floor, which at present is linked to vaccination. The library reading room is on the second floor. Tours of the heritage collections for individuals and groups can be arranged on request.
Highlights
- Medical and surgical instruments from over six centuries
- Rare books, archives and pictures of medical heritage
- Changing exhibition on the ground floor
- Tours for individuals and groups by arrangement
- Library reading room on the second floor
Permanent exhibition
- Heritage collections of the College – Medical and surgical instruments, rare books, archives and pictures covering more than six centuries, shown in the ground-floor exhibition space with changing displays.
- Operated by
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The building can be reached from street level by stairs or by lift, and upper floors are served by stairs and lifts. Accessible toilets are available.
Kids & families
- Baby changing facilities
Baby change facilities are on the second floor.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Buchanan Street subway station · 10-min walk
Glasgow Central station is about 7 minutes' walk, Queen Street station about 12 minutes' walk and Buchanan Street subway station about 10 minutes' walk.
By car
Parking is on the street and metered.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Individual and group tours are booked by email to the library. The suggested donation is £10 per person. |
