Marks-Hirschfeld Museum of Medical History, Brisbane

Name: Marks-Hirschfeld Museum of Medical History
Address: Brisbane, Australia

#147 among attractions in Brisbane

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The Marks-Hirschfeld Museum of Medical History is a museum at the University of Queensland Mayne Medical School at 288 Herston Road, Herston, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Operated by volunteers and supported by the University of Queensland Alumni, it has a collection of over 7,000 items of medical memorabilia, medical and surgical instruments. The focus is on the study of medical history in Queensland, but the collection includes items with broader significance to Australia and internationally. ()

Coordinates: 27°26'54"S, 153°1'26"E

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Day trips

Marks-Hirschfeld Museum of Medical History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fortitude Valley, McWhirters, Brunswick Street Mall, Spring Hill Baths.

0.9 miSE
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
24 min walk • Fortitude Valley, often simply referred to as "The Valley," is Brisbane's premier entertainment district, pulsating with the energy of its vibrant nightlife, eclectic bars, and dynamic music scene. Situated to the northeast of the city's central business district, this...
0.9 miSE
Shopping, Department store, Art Deco architecture
McWhirters, Brisbane
24 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, McWhirters stands as a testament to the area's commercial heritage and its modern-day incarnation as a bustling marketplace. Once a grand department store, McWhirters has evolved into a unique shopping...
0.9 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Brunswick Street Mall, Brisbane
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brisbane's vibrant Fortitude Valley, Brunswick Street Mall serves as a pulsating hub of shopping, dining, and entertainment. This pedestrian-only thoroughfare is a focal point of activity, offering a unique blend of local boutiques, eclectic...
0.8 miS
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Spring Hill Baths, Brisbane
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brisbane, Spring Hill Baths stand as a charming testament to the city's historical and recreational landscape. This heritage-listed swimming pool, opened in 1886, is Brisbane's oldest in-ground pool and offers a quaint yet delightful swimming...
0.5 miSE
Museum, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Old Museum Building, Brisbane
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brisbane, Australia, the Old Museum Building stands as a testament to the city's cultural and architectural heritage. This historical edifice, constructed in 1891, was originally designed to serve as an exhibition hall for the Queensland...
1 miSW
Nightlife
Normanby Hotel, Brisbane
25 min walk • Normanby Hotel is a heritage-listed hotel at 1 Musgrave Road, Red Hill, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by John B Nicholson and built in by Thomas Game. It was extended in 1917 to a design by George Henry Male Addison. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
0.5 miS
Park
Victoria Park, Brisbane
13 min walk • Victoria Park is a heritage-listed park at 454 Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill & Herston, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 3 December 2007.
0.4 miE
Park
Bowen Park, Brisbane
10 min walk • Bowen Park is a heritage-listed park of 17,740 square metres at O'Connell Terrace, Bowen Hills, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was built from 1863 to 1950s. It was also known as the Acclimatisation Society Gardens. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 26 February 1999.
0.9 miSE
Nightlife
The Wickham, Brisbane
23 min walk • Wickham Hotel is a heritage-listed hotel at 308 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Originally trading as the Oriental, it was designed by Richard Gailey and built in 1885 by Cussack & O'Keefe. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
0.6 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Tivoli, Brisbane
15 min walk • The Tivoli is an indoor theatre, music venue and event space located in Brisbane, Australia with a standing capacity of 1,500 and a seating capacity of 700.
0.9 miE
Theater
Twelfth Night Theatre, Brisbane
23 min walk • The Twelfth Night Theatre is an established Australian entertainment venue located in Bowen Hills, in Brisbane, Queensland. Many notable actors, both international and Australian, have performed there.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Marks-Hirschfeld Museum of Medical History?

Nearby attractions include Herston, Brisbane (2 min walk), Inner City Bypass, Brisbane (9 min walk), Bowen Park, Brisbane (10 min walk), Old Museum Building, Brisbane (12 min walk).

How to get to Marks-Hirschfeld Museum of Medical History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marks-Hirschfeld Museum of Medical History:

Bus

Herston station, platform 1 • Lines: 330, 333 (4 min walk)
Herston station, platform 2 • Lines: 330, 333, N339 (4 min walk)

Train

Exhibition (14 min walk)
Fortitude Valley (21 min walk)