Lepramuseum in Münster, Medical history museum in Kinderhaus, Münster, Germany.
Description
The Lepramuseum occupies a timber-framed house and presents the story of leprosy treatment through medical instruments, personal objects of patients, and documents spanning several centuries. The displays help visitors understand how medical practice and attitudes toward the disease shifted over time.
History
The building stands on the grounds of a leprosy hospital founded in 1333 that became a regional medical care center. This institution shaped the development of the Kinderhaus district and left lasting architectural and social marks on the city's history.
Culture
The museum exhibits present how society's understanding and treatment of leprosy patients evolved from medieval times through modern medical advances.
Practical
The museum welcomes visitors on Sundays with seasonal opening hours. Guests should be aware that the timber-framed house features narrow stairs and low ceilings, which are typical features of buildings from this period.
Did you know?
The museum houses stone sculptures of Lazarus and Saint Gertrude from 1618 that once guided travelers to where they could donate to support patients. These works reveal how religious faith and social care were connected in helping the sick.
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