İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medicine History Museum
The History of the Collection at the Museum of Medicine and Deontology
The collection at the Museum of Medicine and Deontology, under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Nil Sarı, Head of the Department of Deontology and Medical History, began to be formed in 1983. It has been amassed through purchases and donations from various sources including the departments, laboratories, and pharmacy of the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, various hospitals, private clinics and pharmacies, as well as retired doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, midwives, and families of deceased healthcare professionals. Additional contributions have come from bookshops and antique stores.
The museum’s collection features a wide array of items significant to the history of Turkish medicine. This includes manuscripts pertaining to Turkish medical history, plant illustrations copied from ancient botanical books, copies of Ottoman miniatures related to medicine, devices, instruments, and equipment used for medical education, diagnosis, and research. Additionally, historical photographs and drawings depicting the era’s education, research, and diagnostic laboratories are part of the collection. The collection also encompasses materials related to pharmacological and surgical treatments, portraits, decrees, medals awarded to doctors, badges and pins, as well as posters and documents that provide information about individuals and institutions.
This museum has been registered as a “Private Museum” by the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, under the approval number B.16.0.KVM.0.10.00.03-708(34)20995 dated 16.02.2006.
Location and Contact Information:
- Address: Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Campus, Kocamustafapaşa Avenue No:53, Cerrahpaşa, 34098 Fatih, Istanbul.
- Contact: Phone: 0 (212) 414 30 00 Extension: 60161, Email: [email protected]
Visiting Hours:
- The museum is currently closed due to restoration works on the building.
