Pauls Stradiņš Medical History Museum
state museum
Type by the Law of Museums
accredited
Accredited by Ministry of Culture
member
Member of Latvian Museums Association
Offer and services
- opening hours after 18:00
- easy to reach with public transport
- offer for families with children
- outdoor activities
- rental of premises
The museum's collection contains more than 203,000 items. The main museum's exposition depicts the development of medicine, because that is exactly what professor Pauls Stradiņš set out to present. Every year, thematic exhibitions and events are organized on topical and interesting topics in society.
Working hours
See homepage for detailsMonday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | 11:00 – 17:00 |
Thursday | 11:00 – 19:00 |
Friday | 11:00 – 17:00 |
Saturday | 11:00 – 17:00 |
Sunday | 11:00 – 17:00 |
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Adult | 2.50 EUR* |
Pupil | 0.70 EUR |
Student | 1.50 EUR |
Senior | 1.50 EUR |
Family | 5.00 EUR |
*Under 18 – 0.70 EUR
Free Entrance
- pre-school children;
- orphans or children not under parental care;
- children with a disability up to 18 years;
- tudents of Medicine schools and universities;
- employees of Latvian museums and members of the International Council of Museums (ICOM).
Museum exhibits and dioramas reflect the close relationship between history and medical events. The dioramas depict the treatment of injuries, wound dressing, skull trepanation and the use of medicinal herbs. Among its other exhibits, the display shows a pharmacy in a mediaeval city, illustrating the domestic life, disease diagnostics and treatments of the day.
The display reflects the development of medicine and some key medical breakthroughs – the first use of ether as a surgical anaesthetic, the first smallpox vaccine, the introduction of aseptics and antiseptics. The display also shows the result of Professor Demikhov's experiment – the double-headed dog. Another display illuminates the topic of space biology and space medicine.
Pauls Stradiņš Medical History Museum
state museum
Type by the Law of Museums
accredited
Accredited by Ministry of Culture
member
Member of Latvian Museums Association
Offer and services
- opening hours after 18:00
- easy to reach with public transport
- offer for families with children
- outdoor activities
- rental of premises
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