Entry No. 10 — the Minneapolis file — filed under: history

Hennepin Healthcare History Center

Tucked away in the basement of a working hospital, this tiny, volunteer-run museum preserves the history of Minneapolis healthcare with exhibits featuring an iron lung, early gastric suction devices, and vintage nursing uniforms.

The move: Embark on a scavenger hunt through the hospital's lower level to locate this hidden archive, where you can marvel at the terrifyingly primitive medical instruments of the early 20th century.

• 📍 Downtown Minneapolis
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415

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

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Further reading: Official site · exploreminnesota.com

last checked: 2026-07-21