The Medical History Museum, located at Östra Hamngatan 11 in Göteborg, offers a captivating glimpse into the city's medical past. Established in 1976, it's a part of the Oterdahlska house, which was donated to Sahlgrenska University Hospital in 1808. The museum displays an extensive collection of medical instruments, equipment, and textiles dating back to the 1700s. Highlights include reconstructed hospital rooms spanning various time periods, the first medical museum in Göteborg (established in 1876), and Per Westring’s instrument collection from the early 1800s.
The museum's intendent from 1976, Inger Wikström-Haugen, received numerous accolades, including an honorary doctorate from Göteborgs Universitet in 2010 and the Otterhällans Kulturpris in May 2016. Lisa Sputnes Mouwitz took over as the current chief in 2015. However, the museum's most intriguing stories lie beyond these historical relics. Join us as we delve into Göteborg's enterprising medical history, unearthing the secrets that make the Medical History Museum a must-visit in this vibrant city.
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Written by Nik Frost
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