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 Updated: 1/6/2012 
The Southern California Medical Museum
Riverside, California
Description

The Southern California Medical Museum is dedicated to preserving the history and artifacts of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing and related fields in Southern California and the West. We are committed to educating the public about the contributions of medicine in our lives and the history of how this came about.

History

The museum started as the Historical Committee of the San Bernardino County Medical Society in 1982, founded by Merlin A. Hendrickson, MD. Over the years the museum has expanded its exhibits and scope to become the unique establishment of today.

Artifact Collections

An extensive collection of medical and related fields artifacts. These are from the last 180 years of medicine.

Programs

Annual open house in April each year with speaker on a topic of medical history. Docent training program. Guided tours for groups arranged in advance.

Governance

The Southern California Medical Museum is a portion of the Physicians Memorial Gift and Benevolence Fund, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Library

Access: Scholars, Staff Only, Members

Appointment required: True

Address
3993 Jurupa Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
phone: 951-787-7700
e-mail: elstwein@charter.net
home page: www.socalmedicalmuseum.org
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Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday during business hours except holidays and special meetings. Please call ahead for information: 951-787-7700.

Admission
Museum Type(s)
History
Science
Specialized
Staff
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