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COLOGNE MUSEUM OF MEDICAL HISTORY
A short journey through the history and archaeology of early medicine.

WELCOME

The small but fine museum in the heart of Cologne's old town offers an entertaining journey through the stages of early European medical history and archaeology:

... from Celtic magic to monastic medicine
... from Hippocrates to Hildegard von Bingen
... from bloodletting to amputation
... from pregnancy to pestilence

OPENING HOURS

We recommend making a reservation. 

Closed on public holidays. Closed during guided tours.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PLANNING YOUR VISIT

• Limited number of visitors. Admission for a tour without reservation: 1-4 people every 20 minutes (maximum frequency). Duration of a tour: approx. 60 minutes.
  
• Last admission one hour before the end of opening hours.
  
• Reservations (on the hour) always have priority.
  
• No admission guaranteed without a reservation (not even during the above-mentioned opening hours).
  
• No admission during closed guided tours and events (please observe the notice board).
  
• Free multilingual audio guide available in 7 languages. Download the app MUSEUM2GO from the AppStore or the Google Play Store or borrow a device on site.
  

ADMISSION PRICES

Tour with or without audio guide

Hygiene concept

• Hand disinfection possible
• No touch screens, but self-running digital presentations
• Fresh air and air filter systems
• Tour concept

Communication

• All signage (exhibits and digital presentations) in German and English throughout
• Audio Guide App MUSEUM2GO: Free of charge in the Google Play Store and the App Store. Available languages: German, English, French, Dutch, Italian, Polish and Spanish. Please bring your own headphones if possible.
• Free W-LAN available

Important information for people with walking or visual impairments:
The listed building is unfortunately not sufficiently barrier-free for visitors with walking or visual impairments. This also applies to the surroundings in the old town with its historic cobblestones. Nevertheless, we are happy to try to find individual solutions for people with disabilities.
Please call us or write to us.
The entrance fee is of course reduced on presentation of a disabled person's pass. 

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