Museo de Medicina Laboral
About This Museum
Tucked away within the historic Hospital 6 in the charming, cobblestoned town of Mineral del Monte, you'll find this absolute gem of a place. Stepping into the Museo de Medicina Laboral feels like walking onto the set of an old film, where time has stood still for nearly a century. It’s not a large, flashy museum, but rather an intimate and wonderfully preserved collection that tells the story of occupational health in the region. The air itself seems to hold stories of the miners and medical practitioners who once filled these rooms.
Collection Highlights
You're greeted by rows of heavy, iron-framed patient beds with crisp, white linens that look ready for their next occupant. The real fascination lies in the vintage diagnostic equipment—intricate brass microscopes, ominous-looking surgical kits, and early X-ray machines that showcase a bygone era of medical ingenuity.
Visitor Information
Since it's located within a functioning hospital complex, it's best to check for any specific visiting hours beforehand. The town itself is a delight to explore, so you can easily make an afternoon of it.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed in its original early 20th-century hospital building, a no-frills structure with thick walls and tall windows that feels perfectly authentic to its purpose.
Contact & Location
Address: Museo de Medicina Laboral, Calle Hospital, Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, 42130, México
Phone: +52 771 715 0971
