About the Museum
Introduction
The Museum of Human Disease is a centre of excellence in the presentation of public programs and exhibitions aimed at educating and promoting good health in the community. The museum highlights the workings of the human body and reflects the changing patterns of disease in our society.
The museum plays a key role in the education of medical students and it is necessary for the students to acquire an in-depth knowledge of all the specimens in the museum by the end of their course.
Each year the museum has around 10,000 visitors consisting of high school students, community groups, UNSW alumni and university students.
Mission Statement
The Hall of Health and Museum Unit is dedicated to:
Inspiring interest in personal and public health; promoting the understanding of medicine by providing access to resources, innovative exhibitions, educational programs as well as insight into the relevance of biomedical research; playing an important role in understanding of disease processes and disease prevention for UNSW students, health industry staff and the wider community.
Aims and Objectives
- Provision of an outstanding and unique educational service to UNSW students and the community
- Promotion of healthy lifestyles and disease prevention
- Increase public awareness and accessibility of the Museum and its educational resources
- Continually improve the Museum and its collection to reflect developments in health issues and disease patterns
- Establish the Museum as the pre-eminent exhibition of learning and community activities of the Faculty of Medicine, UNSW.