Museum of the History of Medicine

This section introduces the mission and scope of the museum, which serves as the heart of the university and a bridge connecting its glorious past with its present.

Modern Status: Today, the Museum of the History of Medicine is the principal guardian of the memory and traditions of Sechenov University. It is part of the Historical and Patriotic Center named after Hero of the Soviet Union N.V. Troyan and is a member of the International Council of Museums (ICOM). The museum does not merely collect exhibits; it actively participates in the educational and patriotic upbringing of students by organizing educational programs and youth projects.
Collection Wealth: The museum's holdings comprise approximately 85,000 unique items. These include memorial archives of outstanding scientists, rare books, paintings, and an extensive collection of 18th-19th century medical instruments, which is one of the most significant in the country.

History and Architecture

The museum building itself is a historical monument, preserving the memory of charity and medical progress

A Home for Charity: The museum is housed in a building constructed in 1896, designed by architect K.M. Bykovsky with funds provided by the philanthropist Varvara Alekseevna Alekseeva. Originally, it housed the General Clinical Outpatient Clinic named after her – a cutting-edge medical facility for its time.
Path to a Museum: After its opening in 1990, the museum gradually expanded, and in 2004, the entire building was transferred to the museum complex, which today includes the central museum and several branches.

Main Exhibitions and Unique Exhibits

The museum's exhibitions offer an immersion into the history of medicine – from its origins to the heroic pages of the wartime period

"260 Years of Sechenov University History"
History of National Medicine from 1755 to the 1940s

Portrait Gallery
The faces and destinies of the founders of medical education: M.Y. Mudrov, N.I. Pirogov, S.P. Botkin, I.M. Sechenov.

Unique Rarities
A set of surgical instruments designed by N.I. Pirogov, a gas analyzer created by I.M. Sechenov, and even the head of an ancient Egyptian mummy.

Memorial Study
The recreated study of Professor V.D. Shervinsky, the founder of Russian endocrinology.

"Warriors in White Coats"
History of Medicine during the Great Patriotic War

Interactive Map
A multitouch table with a 1941 map allows visitors to learn about the role of different universities in training military doctors and see the locations of Nazi concentration camps

Field Operating Room
An installation in a tent vividly demonstrates the conditions under which the most complex operations were performed near the front lines. A defused mine, extracted from a soldier's body in 1942, is also displayed here.

The Feat of N.V. Troyan
A dedicated display case and a memorial study are devoted to the Hero of the Soviet Union, who became the university's pro-rector after the war.

Museum Branches:

Memorial Study of I.M. Sechenov (at the Department of Normal Physiology)
Museum of the A.Y. Kozhevnikov Clinic for Nervous Diseases

Everything You Need to Know for Your Visit

This information will help you easily plan your visit to the museum

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday, Sunday: Closed.

Address

Bolshaya Pirogovskaya Street, Building 2, Structure 3. The nearest metro station is 'Frunzenskaya'

Contacts

Inquiry and Tour Booking Phone:
+7(499) 248-35-18

Admission Fee

Entrance Ticket: 350 rubles
Free Admission: for schoolchildren, students, pensioners, people with disabilities, and parents of large families.

Visiting Rules

Outerwear, umbrellas, large bags and backpacks, as well as food and drinks must be left in the cloakroom

Why Every Student Should Visit the Museum?

Become Part of the Tradition: The museum is the best place to feel the scale and history of the university you are now part of.
A Source of Inspiration: The exploits of past physicians, their dedication, and scientific breakthroughs serve as a powerful motivator for professional growth.
Understand the Mission: Learning about history helps in realizing the high social responsibility and humanistic mission of the medical profession.

The Museum of the History of Medicine is not just a collection of exhibits.
It is a living space where history meets modernity, and every visitor can feel part of the great mission of serving human health.

This section introduces the mission and scope of the museum, which serves as the heart of the university and a bridge connecting its glorious past with its present.

Modern Status: Today, the Museum of the History of Medicine is the principal guardian of the memory and traditions of Sechenov University. It is part of the Historical and Patriotic Center named after Hero of the Soviet Union N.V. Troyan and is a member of the International Council of Museums (ICOM). The museum does not merely collect exhibits; it actively participates in the educational and patriotic upbringing of students by organizing educational programs and youth projects.
Collection Wealth: The museum's holdings comprise approximately 85,000 unique items. These include memorial archives of outstanding scientists, rare books, paintings, and an extensive collection of 18th-19th century medical instruments, which is one of the most significant in the country.

History and Architecture

The museum building itself is a historical monument, preserving the memory of charity and medical progress

A Home for Charity: The museum is housed in a building constructed in 1896, designed by architect K.M. Bykovsky with funds provided by the philanthropist Varvara Alekseevna Alekseeva. Originally, it housed the General Clinical Outpatient Clinic named after her – a cutting-edge medical facility for its time.
Path to a Museum: After its opening in 1990, the museum gradually expanded, and in 2004, the entire building was transferred to the museum complex, which today includes the central museum and several branches.