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Indiana Medical History Museum

Situated on the grounds of the now-closed Central State Hospital, a former mental health facility that provided care to Hoosiers for many years, in the former histology building. Included in the National Register of Historic Places, it is the nation's oldest pathological building. The museum provides a tour that features preserved medical specimens, antique medical equipment, and other exhibits.

Address: 3270 Kirkbride Way
Getting there: Less than 10 minutes west of Downtown
Hours: Feb–Nov: Thu–Sat 10AM–3PM with tours on the hour; Dec–Jan: Sat only
Price: College $7, senior $9, adult $10
Website: imhm.org (opens in a new tab)

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