The Museum for History of Georgian Medicine
About This Museum
Tucked away on the charming, slightly sloping Dimitri Uznadze Street, this museum is a quiet revelation. It feels less like a formal institution and more like stepping directly into the mind of a brilliant, obsessive collector. You'll find everything from terrifyingly large 19th-century amputation saws to delicate glass vials that once held mysterious remedies. The sheer density of artifacts tells a powerful, unvarnished story of healing and the human body in Georgia.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the recreated 19th-century pharmacy with its beautiful wooden cabinets, or the collection of early surgical instruments that will make you wince with gratitude for modern anesthesia. The exhibits on traditional folk healers, with their unique tools and botanical guides, are particularly fascinating.
Visitor Information
It's small but packed, so an hour is plenty. Given its niche focus, it's a perfect detour for anyone with an interest in medical history or looking for a truly unique Tbilisi experience away from the main tourist trails.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a classic Tbilisi residential building, it has that familiar, slightly worn charm of an old city apartment block, which makes the treasures inside feel all the more personal and discovered.
Contact & Location
Address: 51, დიმიტრი უზნაძის ქუჩა, ქვედა ჩუღურეთი, ჩუღურეთის რაიონი, თბილისი, 0108, საქართველო
Phone: +995 32 299 00 02
Website: Visit Website
