Musée du service de santé des armées, Military healthcare museum in 5th district, Paris, France
The Musée du service de santé des armées is a military and medical museum in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. It displays medical instruments, historical documents, and equipment that document how French military medicine developed from the 18th century onward.
The museum was founded in 1916, based on a collection that originally taught medical students. Its holdings show how French military medicine evolved from early field hospitals to modern medical practices.
The name honors French military doctors and their contributions to medical progress. You will see portraits and personal items that show how these professionals shaped medicine over time.
The museum is easy to reach by public transport and sits in a historic building near the Panthéon. It helps to check opening times beforehand, as the museum closes on certain days of the week.
The museum displays a fully preserved 18th-century apothecary setup, complete with original bottles and containers for medicines given to soldiers. This display shows how limited medical resources were in field conditions.
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: December 9, 2025 20:23
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