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About Medical History Museum
The Museum of Medical History in Sacramento traces the evolution of medicine from the mid-1800s to the present day, focusing on regional contributions. Visitors can explore themed exhibits on medical progress, from early pharmacology to modern diagnosis. Highlights include a functioning 1950s iron lung, a recreated turn-of-the-century doctor’s office, and Civil War amputation kits. The museum also features medical art and an extensive library of rare medical textbooks.
On the coast
Serving Sacramento, CA
The Museum of Medical History in Sacramento traces the evolution of medicine from the mid-1800s to the present day, focusing on regional contributions. Visitors can explore themed exhibits on medical progress, from early pharmacology to modern diagnosis. Highlights include a functioning 1950s iron lung, a recreated turn-of-the-century doctor’s office, and Civil War amputation kits. The museum also features medical art and an extensive library of rare medical textbooks.