MUSME – Museo di Storia della Medicina e della Salute in Padova

In the heart of Padua, within the walls of the historic San Francesco Grande Hospital, MUSME tells the story of medicine and health through an exhibition that weaves together scientific knowledge, innovation, and audience participation. The museum is located in a place deeply rooted in the city’s history and Paduan medical tradition, transforming this historical heritage into a cultural experience open to visitors of all ages.

The exhibition offers an interactive and multisensory approach, designed to make even the most complex topics in medicine and science accessible. Objects, installations, and digital tools guide visitors on a journey to discover how the human body works, the evolution of medical knowledge, and the figures who have contributed to the advancement of research over the centuries.

More than just a place dedicated to preservation, MUSME serves as a space where the past and present, research and education, come together. Through activities for schools, families, and adults, the museum promotes an understanding of medicine that stimulates curiosity and awareness, making scientific culture a tool for dialogue and participation.