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Discover the Hidden Histories of Anaesthesia
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Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
ANZCA House 630 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Step into a grand Victorian mansion and uncover the science behind going to sleep... without ever closing your eyes!
Join us at the Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History, located inside the heritage-listed Italianate mansion Ulimaroa. As part of National Science Week, we’re opening our doors for a special program designed to spark curiosity in kids and adults alike.
What is anaesthesia?
Who invented it?
How has it changed over time?
From 11–13 August, book in for a guided tour with our museum curator and explore artefacts, inventions, and personal stories that helped shape the world of medicine. Touch history (not literally!), ask questions, and get a behind-the-scenes look at one of Melbourne’s hidden scientific gems.
Can’t make the tour? The museum will still be open for visits on 14–15 August — just make sure to prebook your time slot online.
Please note: there is no pre-booking function via the Science Week website, so booking instructions and session times are provided in our museum’s description and via our contact channels.
Location
Location Information
Visitors should enter via the main gates at 630 St Kilda Road and proceed to the contemporary building at the rear of the property (ANZCA House). Please sign in at reception upon arrival. The Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History is located within Ulimaroa, a heritage-listed Italianate mansion. The museum is situated on the ground floor of the building, which is wheelchair accessible. The site is conveniently located on St Kilda Road, with several tram lines stopping nearby, offering easy access via public transport.
