Estonian Health Care Museum, Tallinn

Estonian Health Care Museum, Tallinn

Established in 1924, the Estonian Health Care Museum presents an exhibition on human anatomy, health care, and the history of medicine in Estonia.

Established in 1924, the Estonian Health Care Museum presents an exhibition on human anatomy, health care, and the history of medicine in Estonia. Spread over the 2nd and 3rd floors of a renovated medieval building, it has wax and plastic anatomical models, real and plastinated organs, and diagrams that offer a complete overview of the complexities of the human body. The second floor introduces visitors to specific organs and systems such as the skin, skeleton and muscles, blood circulation, lymphatic system, endocrine glands, nervous system and others. The third floor traces the history of medicine in Estonia through old apothecary devices and tools, and hygiene in the Soviet era. It also deals with sexuality and addiction. Its highlight is a Glass Woman model.