Vision
The purpose of the Medical History Museum is to encourage appreciation and understanding of the history of medicine and its role in society through direct engagement with the collections. The museum stimulates active learning about the history of medicine through research, teaching, and dialogue among communities of students, faculty, scholars, alumni, and the wider public. The museum organizes exhibitions and educational programs to offer enjoyment and encourage inquiry, while building and maintaining its collections in trust for future generations.
Curator
Dr Jacqueline Healy Director, Museums, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Dr Jacqueline Healy has extensive experience in the arts and museum sectors. She is Director, Museums, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences encompassing the Medical History Museum , Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum and Harry Brookes Allen Anatomy and Pathology Museum at the University of Melbourne. Previously she was Director of Bundoora Homestead Art Centre, the public art gallery of the City of Darebin, from 2002 to 2011. Other positions include Director of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and Director, Public Programs, National Gallery of Victoria. During a career in museum and art galleries she has been committed to increasing community involvement in museums and creating innovative programs
Visit
University of Melbourne
Brownless Biomedical Library
Kernot Road
Parkville 3052 Victoria
The Museum is located on Level 2, Brownless Biomedical Library (Building 182) which is behind the Medical Building on Grattan Street. Enter Gate 10, Grattan Street and follow Kernot Rd. (Melways ref:X871 J6). Wheel chair access, toilets, café, parking.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday: 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Weekend Hours vary during University holidays
Notice
Due to the emerging COVID-19 situation and policy statements from the State and Federal Government, University Museums will be closed until further notice. Thank you for your understanding as we endeavour to keep our community members safe during this uncertain time.
