Museum
Sick To Death
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Sick To Death is a delightfully macabre museum housed in a medieval building in Chester. It takes visitors on a journey through the history of medicine, focusing on the grisly and often misguided treatments of the past. Exhibits cover plagues, surgeries, and bizarre remedies, all presented with a mix of dark humor and historical accuracy. The museum's atmospheric setting, complete with dim lighting and period details, immerses you in the world of medieval medicine. It's a unique, educational experience that's both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Don't miss
- Explore the 'Plague Doctor' exhibit with its iconic beaked mask and costume.
- See a collection of historical surgical tools and gruesome treatments.
- Learn about the 'Great Stink' and how it influenced public health.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Sick To Death
You can visit Sick To Death on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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