Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences

Medical Museum featuring small wooden 16th and 17th century anatomical models

Image of Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences located in Birmingham, Alabama, US | By Joanna Ebenstein, from the "<a href="http://www.astropop.com/anatomical/">Anatomical Theatre"</a> exhibition.

By Joanna Ebenstein, from the "Anatomical Theatre" exhibition.

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Image of Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences located in Birmingham, Alabama, US | By Joanna Ebenstein, from the "<a href="http://www.astropop.com/anatomical/">Anatomical Theatre"</a> exhibition. Image of Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences located in Birmingham, Alabama, US | By Joanna Ebenstein, from the "<a href="http://www.astropop.com/anatomical/">Anatomical Theatre"</a> exhibition. Image of Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences located in Birmingham, Alabama, US | By Joanna Ebenstein, from the "<a href="http://www.astropop.com/anatomical/">Anatomical Theatre"</a> exhibition. Image of Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences located in Birmingham, Alabama, US | By Joanna Ebenstein, from the "<a href="http://www.astropop.com/anatomical/">Anatomical Theatre"</a> exhibition. Image of Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences located in Birmingham, Alabama, US | By Joanna Ebenstein, from the "<a href="http://www.astropop.com/anatomical/">Anatomical Theatre"</a> exhibition.

Category Medical Museums

Features a collection of small ivory 16th and 17th century anatomical models, the pathological collection of Dr. William Boyd, and a collection of 19 wax anatomical moulage. The standout, however, is the antique iron lung.

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  • Hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 - 5:00, except UAB holidays.
  • Address 1700 University Boulevard, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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