Clendening History of Medicine Museum — Oddities & Curiosities in Kansas City
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Entry No. 7 — the Kansas City file — filed under: history

Clendening History of Medicine Museum

Tucked inside the University of Kansas Medical Center, this museum houses an incredible collection of over 100,000 historical medical artifacts. Visitors can marvel at 19th-century amputation kits, rare apothecary jars, and historical letters, including one from John Hancock in 1776 requesting qualified surgeons.

The move: Arrange a private tour of the library and museum to examine the 19th-century amputation kits and the 'Frankenstein's Lab' science exhibits.

Where: 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Robinson Hall, Kansas City, KS 66160

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: kumc.edu · visitkansascityks.com

last checked: 2026-07-21