The End of Phrenology: From Burke and Hare to the Death of a Pseudoscience

Thu 22 Oct · 13:15

Surgeons' Hall Museum

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A fascinating look at how the skulls of notorious murderers Burke and Hare were used to test and discredited the practice of phrenology

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The End of Phrenology: From Burke and Hare to the Death of a Pseudoscience takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 13:15.

The End of Phrenology: From Burke and Hare to the Death of a Pseudoscience is held at Surgeons' Hall Museum in Edinburgh (Surgeons Hall Museum, Edinburgh, EH8 9DW).

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The End of Phrenology: From Burke and Hare to the Death of a Pseudoscience

📅 Thursday, 22 October 2026🕖 13:15📍 Surgeons' Hall Museum💰 £3.96

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A fascinating look at how the skulls of notorious murderers Burke and Hare were used to test and discredited the practice of phrenology

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Surgeons' Hall Museum

Surgeons Hall Museum, Edinburgh, EH8 9DW

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When is The End of Phrenology: From Burke and Hare to the Death of a Pseudoscience?

The End of Phrenology: From Burke and Hare to the Death of a Pseudoscience takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 13:15.

Where is The End of Phrenology: From Burke and Hare to the Death of a Pseudoscience taking place?

The End of Phrenology: From Burke and Hare to the Death of a Pseudoscience is held at Surgeons' Hall Museum in Edinburgh (Surgeons Hall Museum, Edinburgh, EH8 9DW).

How much are tickets for The End of Phrenology: From Burke and Hare to the Death of a Pseudoscience?

Tickets for The End of Phrenology: From Burke and Hare to the Death of a Pseudoscience are priced at £3.96. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.