Semmelweis Medical History Museum, Budapest

Name: Semmelweis Medical History Museum
Address: I. Aprod u. 1-3, Budapest, Hungary
Telephone: +36 1 375 3533

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Semmelweis Medical History Museum, Budapest

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The Semmelweis Museum, Library and Archives of Medical History aims to collect, process, preserve, research and make available to the general public the tools, documents and works of art relating to the history of disease, medicine and the body. It also aims to explore the scientific importance of Ignác Semmelweis and to preserve his memory. The institution considers the history of medicine to be a part of universal history, which can be explored and presented through the complex study of natural, cultural and cultural phenomena. The history of medicine is a new, unusual, universal and exciting field of knowledge of the past.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°29'36"N, 19°2'35"E

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I. Aprod u. 1-3Várkerület (Várnegyed)Budapest Hungary

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+36 1 375 3533

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Semmelweis Medical History Museum?

Nearby attractions include Castle-bazaar, Budapest (2 min walk), Tabán ruins, Budapest (3 min walk), St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, Budapest (3 min walk), Attila út, Budapest (4 min walk).

How to get to Semmelweis Medical History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Semmelweis Medical History Museum:

Bus

Várkert Bazár • Lines: 105, 916, 990 (1 min walk)
Szarvas tér • Lines: 178, 5, 956 (2 min walk)

Tram

Várkert Bazár • Lines: 19, 41 (2 min walk)
Döbrentei tér • Lines: 56, 56A (3 min walk)

Train

Clark Ádám tér (10 min walk)
Szent György tér (10 min walk)

Metro

Vörösmarty tér • Lines: M1 (11 min walk)
Deák Ferenc tér • Lines: M1, M2 (16 min walk)

Trolleybus

Astoria M • Lines: 72M (21 min walk)
Fővám tér M • Lines: 83 (21 min walk)

Light rail

Batthyány tér • Lines: H5 (25 min walk)
Boráros tér • Lines: H7 (38 min walk)