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Online Exhibition Dentistry: Innovation and education

This exhibition celebrates the 135th Anniversary of the establishment of the Odontological Society of Victoria in 1884, which brought about the development of the first dental school in the State.

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Online Exhibition Venom: Fear, Fascination and Discovery

The University of Melbourne’s Research

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Collection catalogue Highlights of Collection

In 2012, the Medical History Museum published the Highlights of the Collection catalogue as part of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Melbourne Medical School at the University of Melbourne.

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Virtual tour Take a tour of Medical History Museum

360 virtual tour of museums artifacts, ceremonial objects, medical and scientific equipment.

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Welcome

Explore, inquire and enjoy the social history of medicine and its role in society through a diverse exhibition program. Visit the nineteenth century Savory and Moore Pharmacy complete with pharmaceutical jars and equipment. The Medical History Museum is a free museum for those inquisitive about medicine's contribution to scientific discovery and community well being.

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The Medical History Museum responds to research inquiries and provides access to those parts of the collection that are in storage by prior arrangement during normal business hours.

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.