Doctors, Dissection and Resurrection Men
19 October 2012 – 14 April 2013
Explore the early 19th century history of human dissection and the trade in dead bodies through dramatic evidence unearthed during Museum of London Archaeology excavations at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel. From resurrection men and surgeon-anatomists to the East End patients whose remains were taken for medical research, you’ll follow the stories of those at the centre of a fierce debate to legalise the confiscation of ‘unclaimed’ bodies, giving the State the right to decide the fate of vulnerable individuals after death.
Adult £9
Concession/child (aged 12+) £7
Friends of the Museum FREE
Groups of 10 or more people receive a 20% discount when booked in advance on 020 7001 9844.
Tickets on sale from June 2012.
Due to its subject matter, Doctors, Dissection and Resurrection Men is not recommended for children under 12. Please note this exhibition features human skeletal remains.
Curator talks for groups
Join one of our curators to discover more about how the Museum’s skeletal remains and archaeological finds were used to develop the exhibition.
£9 p/person for groups of 20 or more
£180 flat fee for groups of less than 20
Bookable from June 2012. Excludes exhibition entry.
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