Watch our Capital Campaign video to learn about our efforts to Save the Old Pathology Building.
THE INDIANA MEDICAL HISTORY MUSEUM 3045 West Vermont Street | Indianapolis, IN 46222 | (317) 635-7329 |
OPERATING HOURS Thursday 10:00 - 4:00 Friday 10:00 - 4:00 Saturday 10:00 - 4:00 Visits are by guided tour only. Tours start on the hour. Tours last approximately one hour. Last tour begins at 3:00. Just show up on the hour -- you do not need to make a reservation unless you have a group of 6 or more. |  Courtesy of Tom Mueller Photography, LLC |
3/24/2017: The IMHM was featured in the April 2017 issue of Senior Life--see the article by Matthew Silver on page 10 (PDF) 3/11/2017: The States of Incarceration traveling exhibit is coming soon to the Central Library in Indianapolis. The IUPUI-curated portion of the exhibit explores intersections of mass incarceration and mental illness, as well as a series of public programs on topics like prison education and re-entry. 3/9/2017: The Indiana Medical History Museum has been nominated for "Best Museum" on the Indy A-List.
Voices from Central State was a Fall 2016 event series that spotlighted the patient perspective on life at Indiana's flagship mental institution, Central State Hospital (1848-1994). Click here for more information. We're currently planning a continuation of the Voices project, an initiative to gather stories from people with connections to Central State Hospital, including former patients, workers, neighbors, and families. If you are interested in participating, please contact Elizabeth Nelson at education@imhm.org | The Old Pathology Building is in trouble! Roof damage and severe water intrusion threaten this historic building and its collections. Learn more about our Capital Campaign to save the building and protect the future of medical history in Indiana. Help us to fulfill our mission to interpret and preserve the Old Pathology Building through tours, exhibits, and programs. |
Unless otherwise marked, all exhibits are included as part of the standard tour of the Old Pathology Building. Click on the image for more information. |
TAKE A TOUR Central State Hospital Grounds (available soon) |
