Since its inception in 1967, the Medical History Museum has developed a diverse and varied collection of over 13,000 items encompassing documents, photographs, artefacts, artworks, ceremonial objects, medical and scientific equipment and associated research material. The collection has grown through gifts from medical graduates, families and institutions. The core of the collection began with material related to the history of the Melbourne Medical School but has expanded over the years through major gifts to encompass the history of medicine in Victoria, Australia and internationally.
Explore the collection
Browse and search our online database to find out about the Medical History Museum, Henry Forman Atkinson Museum and Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology collections
Explore the Australian Medical Association Archive Index
Browse the AMA Archive index to find a range of material from photographs, manuscripts, articles, newspaper cuttings and other material tracing the contributions of doctors based in Victoria.
Discover the Savory and Moore Pharmacy
The Medical History Museum houses the former 19th century English pharmacy’s fixtures and fittings
Research the collection
The Medical History Museum offers opportunities for students, staff and researchers to gain access to and learn more about the collection.
Support the collection
We are always interested in new items and information to enhance the collection, and welcome all kinds of support to continue collection development
Covid-19 Collecting
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences museum want to collect material that will record the responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in our community of students, staff, researcher, and colleagues in the health sector, to tell the stories of this moment in the time for future generations. How has this pandemic transformed our lives?
