Museum of the History of Medicine, Paris

Name: Museum of the History of Medicine
Address: 9 Rue de l'École de Médecine, Paris, 75006, France
Telephone: +33 1 43 29 39 00

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The Museum of the History of Medicine is a medical museum in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France. It is located at 12 rue de l'École de Médecine, on the second floor of the historic École de Chirurgie. ()

Local name: Musée d'histoire de la médecine Established: 1921 (103 years ago)Coordinates: 48°51'5"N, 2°20'28"E

Address

9 Rue de l'École de MédecineLuxembourg (Monnaie)Paris 75006 France

Contact

+33 1 43 29 39 00

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of the History of Medicine open?

Museum of the History of Medicine is open:

Monday 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday closed
Friday 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of the History of Medicine?

Nearby attractions include Bibliothèque interuniversitaire de santé, Paris (1 min walk), Musée Dupuytren, Paris (2 min walk), Maison d'Auguste Comte, Paris (3 min walk), Rue de l'Odéon, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to Museum of the History of Medicine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of the History of Medicine:

Bus

Saint-Germain - Odéon • Lines: 58, 63, 70, 86, 87, 96, N12, N13 (3 min walk)
Les Écoles • Lines: 21, 27, 38, N14, N21 (4 min walk)

Metro

Odéon • Lines: 10, 4 (3 min walk)
Cluny-La Sorbonne • Lines: 10 (4 min walk)

Train

Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (7 min walk)
Luxembourg (11 min walk)

Ferry

Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (11 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (16 min walk)