Musée du service de santé des armées, Military healthcare museum in 5th district, Paris, France
The museum displays a collection of medical instruments, artifacts, and documents illustrating the evolution of French military healthcare through centuries.
Founded in 1916 at Val-de-Grâce, the museum originated from a natural history cabinet that provided educational materials to medical students.
The museum exhibits portraits of military doctors, including an 1828 painting of Baron Desgenettes by artist Horace Vernet.
Located at 1 Place Alphonse Laveran, the museum operates Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00, except Fridays and major holidays.
An 18th-century apothecary installation presents original pharmaceutical equipment and preparations used in military medical treatments.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1916
Official opening: 1986
Opening Hours: January-July,September-December: Tuesday-Sunday 12:00-18:00; Friday off; January 01,May 01,December 25 off
Phone: +33140515192
Website: https://defense.gouv.fr/musee-du-service-sante-armees
GPS coordinates: 48.84037,2.34143
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:57
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