Behind-the-Scenes at the Museum of Medical History
5380 Elvas Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95819
: (916) 452-2671
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In celebration of Sacramento Photography Month April, the Museum of Medical History will be open Tuesdays from 10 AM-2 PM for a behind the scenes look at medical artifacts normally behind glass. Photographers will get a chance to see artifacts up close and photograph them for their personal collections. Backdrop and lighting provided, come with your camera, phone, or Poloroid! Each Tuesday a different set of artifacts will be available to photograph up close. Weekly Themes: Tuesday, April 7: Early Surgery, Civil War Medicine, and Surgical Tools Tuesday, April 14: Quackery Devices and Patent Medicine Bottles/Items Tuesday, April 21: Microscopes, X-Ray Tubes, Heart Valves, and Doctor's Bags Tuesday, April 28: Individual Requests* *Note: We are unable to remove some artifacts from their exhibits, including skulls and skeletons, paper artifacts, and extremely fragile items.
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