Knot tying with a surgeon
Surgical Skills Taster Workshop for Home Learners
Suitable for 13+ only.
12th August 2026
10:30–12:30
£20 or £30 + booking fee
The Hunterian Museum's Surgical skills taster workshop for home learners and parents/carers provides a friendly and inclusive environment for families to explore the Museum. Suitable for 13+ only.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Children under the age of 13 will not be admitted in the room.
The workshop starts at 10.30am and runs until 12.30pm. It takes place in a dedicated room on the first floor and is facilitated by a retired surgeon/GP. Late comers may not be admitted.
It includes:
- Gloving and gowning up
- Surgical knot tying demonstration and practice
- Practicing basic suturing skills (use of needles and surgical instruments)
- Asking questions to a retired or consultant surgeon/GP
Maximum 1 ticket per family. Ticket price is £20 or £30 per family. £20 tickets includes 1 child and 1 adult. £30 tickets includes 2 children and 1 adult. This includes material for all participants.
If you require special assistance, please email [email protected]
Risk Assessment Surgical skills taster workshop (pdf, 331.106 KB)
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