Medical history in 1896 building; part of Indiana Hospital for the Insane
Discover the heritage of the healing arts in Indiana in the 1896 medical research laboratory of the Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane, where doctors were using the new sciences of the era to find causes of mental illness. Original equipment and oak furnishings throughout in laboratories, autopsy amphitheater, anatomical museum, morgue, library, etc. Docent-led tours bring visitors into the rooms for a close-up look at what was then state-of-the-art medical investigation -- a study collection of damaged brains in their original specimen jars, cutting-edge microphotography equipment, a hand-cranked centrifuge, and hundreds of other pieces. Also, medicinal plant garden (in season) and rural family doctor's office.
Keywords: history, medicine, historic site, science, health, healing
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane opened in 1846 and the building that houses the Indiana Medical History Museum--called the Old Pathology Building--was finished in 1896. The museum, itself, has been open to visitors for over 40 years.
What is your primary product or service?
Guided tours; public programs; history of medicine
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash
What are your hours of operation?
Wednesday - by appointment;
Thursday - 10am-3pm (tours start on the hour);
Friday - 10am-3pm (tours start on the hour);
Saturday - 10am-3pm (tours start on the hour)
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