Chimborazo Visitor Center and Medical Museum

8 reviews

+1 (804) 226-1981

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3215 E Broad St

Richmond, VA 23223

+1 (804) 226-1981

http://www.nps.gov

The Chimborazo Visitor Center and Medical Museum in Richmond, VA offers visitors a unique experience exploring the history of medical care during the Civil War era.

Through exhibits and displays, the center provides insight into the medical practices and innovations of the time, highlighting the important role of Chimborazo Hospital during the war.

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4.08 reviews

John B.

10/1/2024

This historic visitor center has a short film that tells some interesting medical history about the hospital that was once here and about the overall environment of trying to practice medicine...

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Dani C.

1/31/2024

The starrrrr of the show was the national park ranger that ran the building. I seriously wish I could remember his name. We absolutely enjoyed this museum. It was small but very informative!...

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Mike B.

11/28/2022

This is not a big museum, but it is a free museum. The staff there were lovely and more than willing to explain details so that adults and even young children could understand what happened on...

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Joe B.

5/7/2022

Was looking forward to this, showed as open but was closed? No hours, info, or staff on site for direction. Will try again some other time.

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Sue H.

9/17/2022

Went there but was like a 10-30 min max thing to do. It is basically one small room with some artifacts and things to read. There is a diorama that was interesting and there was a nice park...

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