The Indiana Medical History Museum is located in the Old Pathology Building on the grounds of the former Central State Hospital on the near west side of Indianapolis. The museum represents the beginning of scientific psychiatry and modern medicine. The building itself is the oldest surviving pathology facility in the nation and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed in 1895...
Medical History
History of Science
Historic Site
Guided Tours
Old Pathology Building
Doctor's Office
Medicinal Plant Garden (in season)
Central State Hospital
Wednesday: Groups of ten or more by appt. Thursday through Saturday 10am to 4pm. Tours on the hour. Last tour begins at 3pm.
The museum represents the beginning of scientific psychiatry and modern medicine while the building itself is the oldest surviving pathology facility in the nation and is on the National Register of Historic Places.The museum is open to the public Thurs-Sat from 10am to 4pm. Tours take place every half hour, with the last tour beginning at 3pm. Groups of 10 or more may be scheduled in advance...