Museums And Archives

Unlocking the Potential of The Hunterian: The Changing Museum

For over 250 years, The Hunterian collection has been used to help change the way that people think. From its beginnings as a teaching tool for students, to becoming the oldest public museum in Scotland, today we see the value of our collections, stories and spaces as even greater. In our complex world, we need places where people can think critically and build understanding of the world and one another. The Hunterian can be that place, but only if we invest in our spaces. In ten years’ time The Hunterian will be transformed. Our founding principle – to help people to learn and understand – will be reimagined to open the museum and our collections in ethical and equitable ways. We will put people at the heart of our work, giving them a central role in defining what The Hunterian will be for the next generation.