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Aboca Museum
Features an historical survey of medicinal herbs. Includes collections of books, mortars, ceramics and pharmacy mortars. Located in Sansepolcro, Italy. [Italian and English]
http://www.abocamuseum.it
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American Drug Store Museum
National museum of pharmacy, drugstore history, and related sciences.
http://www.americandrugstoremuseum.org
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Belgian Museum of Radiology
Collection includes about 1500 objects from early history of radiology to clinical and therapeutic applications. Includes virtual museum, events and programs, visitor information. Located in Brussels. [English, French and Dutch].
http://www.radiology-museum.be
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Drugstore Museum
Features a collection of antique drugstore, apothecary and soda fountain memorabilia and artifacts. Includes details of exhibits and location. Located in Saint Peter, Minnesota, United States.
http://drugstoremuseum.com/
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Hall of Health
A community health-education museum and science center dedicated to promoting wellness and individual responsibility for health.
http://www.hallofhealth.org
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International Museum of Surgical Science
Information and details regarding the exhibits and programs of the museum.
http://www.imss.org
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London's Museums of Health and Medicine
Provides a directory of facilities open to the public. Includes admission and travel details.
http://www.medicalmuseums.org/
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Museum of History of Pharmacy
Romanian museum exhibiting pharmaceutical and medical artifacts. Collection contains over 6,600 items ranging from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
http://www.brukenthalmuseum.ro/en/
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Museum of Menstruation and Women's Health
Articles, images, humor, and other resources about the cultural history of menstruation, methods of managing it, and related aspects of female health.
http://www.mum.org/
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Museum of Traditional Medicine
Features a collection of historical materials of traditional medicine including acupuncture, Chinese herbals and moxibustion. Includes hours and directions. Free admission. Located in Osaka, Japan.[English and Japanese].
http://www.harikyumuseum.com
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National Museum of Health and Medicine
Focuses primarily on the history and practice of American medicine, military medicine and current medical research issues. Features exhibits, news, events, FAQ and map. Located in Washington, DC.
http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/
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New Orleans Historical Pharmacy Museum
Offers a display of hand-blown bottles, surgical instruments and other tools of the apothecary. Includes a virtual tour, a calendar of events, gift shop details and a visitor's guide. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
http://www.pharmacymuseum.org/
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Old Operating Theatre Museum
Britain's oldest surviving operating theatre, dating to 1822 and restored with original furniture, includes museum exhibits on early medicine and herbal remedies.
http://www.thegarret.org.uk/
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Thackray Medical Museum
Features collections of surgical instruments, pharmacy ceramics, and medical trade literature. Includes details of exhibitions, events, hours, admission rates, and directions. Located in Leeds, UK.
http://www.thackraymuseum.org/
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The Hash Marijuana & Hemp Museum
Dedicated to the cannabis plant and its many uses. Includes hours, admission fee, and location in Amsterdam.
http://hashmuseum.com
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The Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences
Located in Edwardian period building and features historical development of medicine in 11 exhibition galleries. Includes hours, admission rates and location map. [Chinese and English]
http://www.hkmms.org.hk
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The Steno Museum
Features exhibitions on the history of science and medicine, a planetarium and medical herb garden. Exhibits are based on original objects as well as reconstructions, models, posters and hands-on displays. Includes hours, admission charges, guided tours and directions. Located in Aarhus, Denmark.
http://www.stenomuseet.dk//english.htm
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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Medical Museum
Collects and exhibits medical artifacts, photographs and medical instruments in order to illustrate the role of hospitals and medical care in society.
http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/medmuseum/medmuseum.html
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