Take a journey through time to explore Broken Hill’s medical history by visiting the Hospital Museum, located within the Broken Hill Railway Museum. The museum offers an eerie yet fascinating experience with its collection of antique medical equipment and curiosities from the early 20th century.
Visitors can view a variety of medical artifacts, from antique crutches to prosthetic limbs, old medicine bottles, and a mid-century operating table. The museum’s exhibits provide a window into the region’s history of medical care, particularly for the miners who worked in this thriving mining town.
One of the most intriguing artifacts on display is the iron lung, a mechanical device that once served as a lifesaving tool for patients with polio. The Hospital Museum offers an unforgettable experience, providing visitors with a glimpse into the past and the ways in which healthcare has evolved.
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