Hunter House Museum facts for kids
Hunter House Museum was a special place in Calderwood, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It used to be a museum that taught people about history and two very famous brothers.
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About Hunter House Museum
Hunter House was once part of a large farm called Long Calderwood Farm. A man named John Hunter bought this farm in the early 1700s. He was the father of two very important brothers: William Hunter and John Hunter.
The Museum's Exhibits
The museum showed many interesting things about William and John Hunter. They were both pioneers in medicine. William was an anatomist and physician, meaning he studied the human body and was a doctor. John was a surgeon, which means he performed operations.
The museum also shared stories about the local history of East Kilbride. It helped people learn what life was like in the area long ago.
Why the Museum Closed
Sadly, Hunter House Museum closed its doors in February 2011. This happened because of money problems in the South Lanarkshire area. All the valuable items and exhibits from the museum were carefully moved to a safe place.
What Happened Next
In November 2011, a church called Calderwood Baptist Church took over the building. They were one of several groups who wanted to use the old museum. The church worked hard to fix up the building. It reopened in 2013. Now, it is used for many different things, including a community cafe run by volunteers.
Where to Find More About the Hunter Brothers
If you want to learn even more about William Hunter, his main collection of items is at the Hunterian Museum. This museum is part of the University of Glasgow.
John Hunter's main collection can be found in London, England. It is kept at the Royal College of Surgeons.
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William Hunter FRS, a famous anatomist and physician.
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John Hunter FRS, a well-known surgeon.
