Cape Medical Museum, Medical history museum in Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa
The Cape Medical Museum exhibits a collection of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and pharmaceutical items from different periods of South African medical history.
The museum, founded by Professor J C De Villiers and volunteers in 1981, occupies a section of the former Old City Hospital Complex in Green Point.
The exhibits present the evolution of healthcare practices, from traditional African medicine to modern surgical techniques developed in South Africa.
Visitors can explore the museum Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with guided tours available by contacting the museum in advance.
The museum features reconstructed medical spaces including a 1910 dispensary, an early 20th-century hospital ward, and a period operating theatre.
Location: City of Cape Town
Inception: September 24, 1981
GPS coordinates: -33.90718,18.41477
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:24
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