Museum of Medical History, Gothenburg

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Museum of Medical History, Gothenburg

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Museum of Medical History, Gothenburg, Medical museum in Inom Vallgraven district, Gothenburg, Sweden.

The Museum of Medical History contains artifacts and exhibits that document the development of healthcare practices spanning over 400 years in Gothenburg.

The museum building, known as Oterdahl House, served as a hospital from 1823 to 1854 after merchant Aron Oterdahl donated it to medical services.

Exhibitions showcase the evolution of different healthcare professions through personal stories, medical instruments, and historical treatment methods from Swedish society.

Located at Östra Hamngatan 11, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Friday, with extended hours on Thursdays until 8 PM.

The museum features a permanent exhibition called Fire and Blood, which attracted 9,000 visitors in its first year of operation.

Location: Gothenburg Municipality

Operator: Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset

Address: Östra Hamngatan 11, Göteborg

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 12:00-16:00; Thursday 12:00-20:00; Friday 12:00-16:00

Website: http://medicinhistoriska.sahlgrenska.se

GPS coordinates: 57.70889,11.96659

Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:10

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