Basque Museum of the History of Medicine and Science, Bilbao

Name: Basque Museum of the History of Medicine and Science
Address: Bilbao, Spain

#35 among attractions in Bilbao

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Basque Museum of the History of Medicine and Science

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Basque Museum of the History of Medicine and Science, Bilbao

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The Basque Museum of the History of Medicine and Science Jose Luis Goti was founded in 1982 to preserve the historic memory of medicine in the Basque Country and conserve its scientific heritage. The Museum is located on the university campus of Leioa and is important in the training of students in the Faculty of Medicine and the students coming from other faculties and schools. Its nowadays director is the professor and doctor Anton Erkoreka. ()

Local name: Museo Vasco de Historia de la Medicina y de las Ciencias Coordinates: 43°19'53"N, 2°58'8"W

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Basque Museum of the History of Medicine and Science – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Vizcaya Bridge, Ereaga, Arrigunaga.

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