Hanteriansky Museum and Art Gallery, Glasgow University - the oldest public museum in Scotland. Its offices are located in several buildings on campus.

In 1783, William Hunter, a distinguished anatomist, physician and professor of medicine, bequeathed his many and varied collections of Glasgow University, his alma mater. These collections formed the basis for the museum, which opened in 1807. Especially for him was built on the High Street, next to the old campus. In 1870, the University moved to new territory in Gilmorhille, about 5 km from the old location, away from the city center, crowds and air pollution. Museums also moved to a new location.

Medical and anatomical collection Hunter appeared as a result of his own work and research in the field of medicine. But beyond that, he collected coins, minerals, paintings and much more. Exhibits for his congregation he sought throughout Europe.

First, all the collection of William Hunter kept and exhibited together, as was the custom at the time. Then zoological collections were moved to another building, canvases - in Hanterianskuyu art gallery and library with 10,000 printed volumes and 650 manuscripts, was handed over to the university library. In Hanterianskom museum located in Gilmorhille, demonstrated Hunter collection and exhibition devoted to the Roman period in the history of Scotland, geological, ethnographic, numismatic collections and exposition dedicated to William Hunter. The Zoological Museum attracts special attention excellent collection of insects.

In the UK, there is another Hanteriansky Museum. He is based in London and was founded by John Hunter, a famous surgeon, brother William. This museum is dedicated to the history of medicine and surgery.