Sioux Empire Medical Museum
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Sioux Empire Medical Museum
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Housed at the Sanford Health main campus, this museum includes displays relating to medical advancements from the early 1900's to present day. See a 1912 vintage operating room and a 1940s iron lung. Nursing uniforms, equipment and photographs depict the legacy of medical changes and advancements. Groups of 15 or more please call ahead for a scheduled visit.
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Closed
Reviewed June 30, 2022
Sadly, this museum is closed, as in permanently so. Disappointed, but will seek out museums of medical focus elsewhere, and focus on what Sioux Falls DOES offer.
Best thing to do in Sioux Falls!
Reviewed February 21, 2019
We absolutely loved going here. I'm not even exaggerating when I say it was our favorite part of the trip. Have one of the volunteers take you for a free tour! You will hear amazing stories and...
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Luann
Reviewed October 21, 2018
A must see when in Sioux Falls! Very interesting look back into medical history. Our tour guide, Choral, was delightful! If offered, take the tour with a guide to get the whole story.
Pretty cool stuff. Wow tech has improved over time
Reviewed June 24, 2018
I was fascinated how times and tech has changed over the years. Very cool exhibit. I'm thankful i not live 100 years ago.
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Cool to see
Reviewed August 16, 2017
I was here when waiting at the hospital (it is in the basement of a large hospital) and it was fun to walk through. It is quite small, but you can see an iron lung, the way nurse outfits have...
