Paula Stradin̦a Medicīnas vēstures muzejs

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Paula Stradin̦a Medicīnas vēstures muzejs

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Paula Stradin̦a Medicīnas vēstures muzejs, Medical history museum in Riga, Latvia.

The museum contains over 203,000 items displaying medical tools, instruments, and equipment from different periods of medical advancement through time.

Founded in 1957 by Professor Pauls Stradiņš, the museum demonstrates the progression of medical practices from ancient healing methods to modern treatments.

The museum exhibits include medieval pharmacy setups, plague-affected household recreations, and traditional healing instruments from various civilizations.

Located at Antonijas iela 1, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday, with extended hours until 19:00 on Thursdays.

The museum houses a preserved two-headed dog, resulting from experimental surgery conducted by Soviet doctor Demikhov for space medicine research.

Location: Riga

Inception: 1957

Address: Antonijas iela 1, Rīga, LV-1010 LV-1010 LV-1010

Opening Hours: Mardi-Mercredi, Vendredi-Samedi 11:00-17:00; Jeudi 11:00-19:00; Dimanche 11:00-16:00

Phone: +37167222665

Website: http://mvm.lv

GPS coordinates: 56.95705,24.10803

Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:44

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