Curved knives, a hand prosthesis dating back to the 16th century, a trepanning box more than 500 years old, porcelain dentures from the 18th century or the first portable electrocardiograph... all these objects and instruments can be discovered at the incredible Museum of the History of Medicine, nestled at the headquarters of Université Paris Cité. Would you like a tour?
The Journées du Patrimoine return to Paris this weekend, September 21 and 22, 2024. To mark the occasion, the Musée d'Histoire de la Médecine is opening its doors to the general public free of charge. On the program: an unusual and fascinating place to discover in the heart of the former Faculty of Medicine.
Museum Night returns to Paris this Saturday, May 18, 2024. For the occasion, the Musée de l'Histoire de la Médecine is opening its doors for free night-time visits. A great opportunity for the curious and the passionate alike.