Museum of Medical History - Sacramento, California

Sara C.

I had a fantastic time at the museum. I learned a lot. It was fascinating to see the evolution of medical devices and the old patent medicines. The museum director even gave us a demonstration of their working Iron lung.

Obscuria A.

Very small but informative musuem that stretches back into the bottom level of the medical place. Free entry but donations recommended

crystal K.

I recently took my class to the medical museum so they can get a look at how medicine was and what we have accomplished throughout the years. Below is some feedback of what it was like through their eyes
"I found yesterdays trip very eye opening because it seems surreal how before things used to be so different. Technology has improved so much as time has passed by so it was very interesting to see all the things used before and compare them to things we use now."

"The museum of medical history was excellent! I really enjoyed getting to look at all of the old medical devices, especially the cardiac section. The doctors were also so nice and very informative and answered all our questions. Would love to go back and take my family with me."

"I really enjoyed how the doctors allowed us to walk around freely and if we had questions they knew it all. I also enjoyed seeing the evolution of how medicine has advanced throughout the years."

"The things I enjoyed at the medical museum we went to yesterday was the assort of different kinds of medication and medical equipment through the years. I really like the very first presentation of the iron lung and how it worked. I also enjoyed hearing the gentleman yesterday talk about their experience growing up."

"I had a very good time during yesterdays trip. I enjoyed seeing how different tools in medicine were used back then and how they've greatly improved now in some aspects. I only wish we could have spent more time at the museum!"

"I think that yesterday was a really good experience for me because I got to see how medicine has advanced and to me learning the history and getting to ask the doctors questions was a great opportunity. I wish we had more time their to explore and look around more so I will be going back!"

"The museum of medical history was a brilliant idea of demonstrating how was the old medicine. Seen all these types of medication the old books. It comes to my mind that back in the days it was more difficult for the doctor to examine the patients. Because now days with technology and how advance is easier to identify a disease."

"The advancements in prescription medicine that I thought were the most fascinating. A law prohibiting these medications from being lethal has to be implemented. We saw that at the time, heroin and whiskey were regarded as prescription drugs."

"What I really enjoy in yesterdays trip was the back ground of everything we saw there. The doctors had a lot of knowledge of the things that were on the museum and the was so amazing to me. The fact that they know so much and they weren't there when the items were fist introduce yet they know so much like if they were there. I love how they took their time and explain everything with such passion."

"What I loved from visiting the museum was getting all the new knowledge about the past and how they used to do things before us. I loved seeing all the old medicine bottles, injections, EKG machines, stethoscope, old items for testing diabetes and much more. I also, enjoyed how the doctors were explaining to us the items they had there and their background on how they were used before. Its amazing how much knowledge they have and shared with us."

"I really like visiting the museum yesterday and looking at all the old things that were used in the medical field. I really loved seeing the old needles, outfits scales, medicines, stethoscopes and found them really cool. I also found the iron lung really cool what it was used for and how it works."

"I was very amazed with all the natural history and everything that I was able to see at the Museum yesterday. Specially the all the old medical instruments and the advancements we have had. I wish we could have had more time to actually go over every single and get more details on the anatomy."

Thank you for allowing us to come in! We look forward to future visits! -Ms. K UEI Stockton

Jim

What a vast improvement the museum has made. All docents are doctors or surgeons and make a big difference to the experience. This is a hidden gem!
Special to doctors Elizabeth & Dr John!

S P.

My friend and I loved this place! Such a great place nerd out for an hour or 2. If you’re in the medical field or enjoy learning about history, then it’s a must go. They have a little of everything medical, and such much different equipment. There’s a lot there. I learned so much and gained such an appreciation for how far medicine has come. I loved it so much that I couldn’t stop until I read everything in the exhibit. Plus it was free to get in with no crowds.

Chris M.

Excellent little museum chock full of a lot of knowledge. I was very impressed. A must see, and a little known jewel in Sacramento's museum community.

Zulema G.

Very interesting little museum with lots to see. We loved it all! We kept going back to the same displays because there were so many details to read and learn about. Makes you grateful for modern medicine but also makes you wonder what the future generations will say about our understanding of "modern medicine".

Marisa H. F.

The museum of medical history is a hidden gem worth seeking out and spending an hour. Great museum, small, well organized, eye catching smartly grouped displays of medical history items from the early wild western days of Sacramento through mid-modern century. Super Engaging and knowledgeable docent, Dr. Bob LaPerriere to show you round some of the highlights. Each display has an easy to read interesting explanation, or you can open a QR code to listen to a narrative.