Museum of Human Disease

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Mondays: 10.00am – 4.00pm; Tuesdays: 10.00am – 4.00pm; Wednesdays: 10.00am – 4.00pm; Thursdays: 10.00am – 4.00pm; Fridays: 10.00am – 4.00pm; Saturdays — Closed; Sundays — Closed

$5 – $10

General Admission – AUD10 Concession – AUD5 UNSW Staff/UNSW Students/Australian high school teachers – Free Concession prices apply for children under 18. Entry is free for children 5 and under.

$5 – $5 Child

Explore over 1500 specimens of diseased human tissue, gaining insights into health and disease at the Museum of Human Disease.
Engage with an informative self-guided tour, perfect for curious minds eager to learn about human anatomy and biology.
Discover various infectious and genetic diseases, enhancing your understanding of lifestyle-related health issues in a unique setting.
Relax at the on-site café, enjoying refreshments amidst the educational atmosphere of the University of New South Wales.

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Google Rating

4.7 / 5 158 Google reviews

The Museum of Human Disease, at the University of New South Wales, is Australia’s only publicly accessible medical pathology collection.

Home to more than 1500 specimens of diseased human tissue, the Museum of Human Disease provides information to the public about health, disease, human anatomy and biology. Visitors will see and learn about various infectious, genetic and lifestyle-related diseases.

With an engaging self-guided tour for the public as well as a beloved education program for high school students, the Museum is both educational and entertaining.

23°C Partly cloudy

4.7 / 5 158 Google reviews

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Main Museum Area, showcasing over 1500 human tissue specimens showing signs of disease

Contact and Booking Channels

Kensington, New South Wales

Address: Ground Floor, Kensington, New South Wales, 2033, Australia
Phone: 02 9065 0330
Email: diseasemuseum@unsw.edu.au
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Rates

$5 – $10

$5 – $5 Child

Lat -33.91786, Lng 151.23483

Booking Channels

OPENTIME 10am-5pm, Monday to Friday

TRIPADVISORID 2515014

Accreditations

Australian Museums and Galleries Association

Features

Cafe
Carpark
Coach Parking
Conference/Convention Facilities
Enquiry Desk
Food and Refreshments
Gallery / Museum
Lawn / Gardens
Non Smoking
Public Toilet
Shop / Gift Shop

Activities

Walks

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

Companion Cards are accepted.
Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

Communication

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

Physical – Wheelchair

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
A doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Accessible seating areas in theatrette
An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).