A museum showing the history of medicine in the southern cape of Africa.
It is housed in the old city hospital for contagious diseases — one of the first in the area, built in 1859 by then governor of the Cape colony,
sir George Grey.
Its collection includes past medical equipment from the area — some of which are set up in sections like the dentist room, consulting room, operating theatre, a dispensary, hospital ward and traditional African medicine.
What to do thereExplore the museum, sight seeing or learn more about the history of medicine in the southern cape of Africa.
Best time to visitAny time of the year.
Location of Cape Medical museumIn Greenpoint, near Cape Town's CBD.
How to get thereBy vehicle, walking, train, cycling, passenger minibus, taxi, boat.
There is a train and bus station nearby as well as a marina/port.
There also is an airport within the city's limits.
