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Medical History Museum

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The Medical History Museum at the University of Melbourne is a free museum for those inquisitive about medicine's contribution to scientific discovery and community wellbeing.

Established in 1967, the museum covers the history of the Melbourne Medical School and the broader history of medicine in Australia and beyond.

The museum’s collection consists of more than 6,000 pieces covering more than 400 years of Western medical history – from Roman surgical instruments to memorabilia from the University of Melbourne's Medical Students Society.

The Medical History Museum has an annual program of exhibitions and tours are available by appointment.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm
Tuesday
  • 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm
Wednesday
  • 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm
Thursday
  • 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm
Friday
  • 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm
Saturday
  • 1pm - 5pm 1pm - 5pm
Sunday
  • Closed

Location

Medical History Museum
Brownless Biomedical Library University of Melbourne, Building 182 Grattan Street
Carlton 3052

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8344 9935
  • email address: mhm-info@unimelb.edu.au
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