Dr. Hermes House Museum
It has been the venue for various visits and events related to the history of medicine and was recognised in 2013 by Aveiro City Council as a Monument of Municipal Interest.
The collection
Comprising approximately 1,800 pieces dating from the 16thto the 20th century, the collection’s oldest item is the historical work Medici Physici Praestantissimi curationum medicinalum, by Amato Lusitano, published in 1580.
In terms of classification, the collection falls into the supercategory Science and Technology, the category Research and Development and the subcategory Medical and Health Sciences. It includes a wide range of objects from various specialist areas including anaesthesia, pharmaceutical sciences, surgery, general practice, cardiology, electromedicine and radiology, nursing, stomatology, physiology, gynaecology, laboratory, neurology, obstetrics, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, paediatrics and pneumology.
Skope – Health and
Medicine Museum
Based on the history of medicine, Skope’s mission is to promote knowledge of the historical heritage and its evolution, along with the socio-economic and political framework over time.
It is a space dedicated to health education, where visitors can immerse themselves in a fun and interactive experience to learn more about healthy lifestyles, medicine of the future and humanity’s enduring desire for longevity.
