UNSW Museum of Human Disease

UNSW Museum of Human Disease A unique collection of over 1500 specimens showing how disease affects the body.

Mission Statement
The Museum of Human Disease is dedicated to:
Inspiring interest in personal and public health; promoting the understanding of medicine by providing access to resources, innovative exhibitions, educational programs as well as insight into the relevance of biomedical research; playing an important role in understanding of disease processes and disease prevention for UNSW students, health industry staff and the wider community.

We are incredibly proud to share that the Museum of Human Disease has been named the 2026 National Heart Week Creative D...
31/05/2026

We are incredibly proud to share that the Museum of Human Disease has been named the 2026 National Heart Week Creative Display Competition Winner in the Non-Healthcare Organisation category 🏆

A huge thank you to the for this recognition and to everyone who engaged with our Heart Week activities and displays throughout the campaign.

Our goal was to create an interactive and engaging space that encouraged visitors to learn more about heart health, prevention, and the importance of looking after their hearts.

Thank you for supporting science education and health awareness at the Museum 🫀

To finish the week, we’re helping to break down stigma and misinformation by tackling some common perimenopause and meno...
28/05/2026

To finish the week, we’re helping to break down stigma and misinformation by tackling some common perimenopause and menopause myths.

Menopause and perimenopause can affect every woman differently, which is why education, awareness, and open conversations are so important.

👉 Swipe through to learn more and help us spread awareness for women’s health.

Today, we’re looking at life, post menopause - the stage after a woman has gone 12 months without a period.While menopau...
27/05/2026

Today, we’re looking at life, post menopause - the stage after a woman has gone 12 months without a period.

While menopause marks the end of reproductive years, hormonal changes can still continue to affect health and wellbeing, including bone health, heart health, sleep, and mood.

Understanding post menopause is an important part of supporting long-term women’s health through education, awareness, and open conversations.

Today, we’re highlighting menopause and early menopause to support Australia’s first-ever National Menopause & Perimenop...
26/05/2026

Today, we’re highlighting menopause and early menopause to support Australia’s first-ever National Menopause & Perimenopause Campaign.

Menopause happens when periods stop permanently due to natural changes in hormone levels. While it most commonly occurs between ages 45–55, some women experience early menopause before the age of 45.

Education and awareness are essential so women can recognise symptoms, seek support, and access trusted health information.

👉 Learn more about early menopause and available support:
https://www.askearlymenopause.org/

Australia has officially launched its first-ever National Menopause & Perimenopause Campaign - an important step forward...
25/05/2026

Australia has officially launched its first-ever National Menopause & Perimenopause Campaign - an important step forward for women’s health awareness and education.

This week, the Museum of Human Disease will be sharing information and resources to support this important campaign.

Today, we’re starting with perimenopause - the transition phase before menopause when hormone levels begin to change. Every woman’s experience is different, which is why awareness, education, and open conversations matter.

👉 Swipe through to learn more.

🔗 Trusted information and resources:
https://www.health.gov.au/perimenopause

🎥 Did you spot the Museum of Human Disease on 7NEWS Spotlight last night?It was a pleasure welcoming Liz Hayes and the S...
25/05/2026

🎥 Did you spot the Museum of Human Disease on 7NEWS Spotlight last night?

It was a pleasure welcoming Liz Hayes and the Spotlight crew to the Museum for filming earlier this year. Our team loved sharing the important role that pathology, medical science, and education play in helping people better understand disease and the human body.

We’re always excited to see the Museum featured as part of conversations that raise awareness about health and medical science in Australia.

📺 You can catch up on the Spotlight feature on the 7News website.

🚧 Museum Temporary Closure Notice 🚧Please note that the Museum of Human Disease will be closed to UNSW staff, students, ...
22/05/2026

🚧 Museum Temporary Closure Notice 🚧

Please note that the Museum of Human Disease will be closed to UNSW staff, students, and the general public from Monday, 25th May, until the end of July due to intensified construction works on campus.

This temporary closure is necessary to ensure the safety of our visitors and protect the collection during this period.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back in early August.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support 💛

We have hit the halfway point in term 2, and we wanted to share some fantastic work from our visiting Year 12 HSC Biolog...
20/05/2026

We have hit the halfway point in term 2, and we wanted to share some fantastic work from our visiting Year 12 HSC Biology students 👏

As students prepare for their HSC Trials, excursions to the Museum of Human Disease help bring concepts from the classroom into the real world. From the human heart to the nephron, students have the opportunity to explore the differences between infectious and non-infectious diseases in our collection.

We love seeing students so engaged, curious and enthusiastic about science and human health!

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19/05/2026

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We were so excited to welcome this year’s Australian Brain Bee Challenge students to the Museum of Human Disease 🧠🔬Stude...
14/05/2026

We were so excited to welcome this year’s Australian Brain Bee Challenge students to the Museum of Human Disease 🧠🔬

Students explored the museum through a scavenger hunt, investigating different diseases and learning more about the incredible complexity of the human body. There was fantastic engagement throughout the visit, plenty of thoughtful questions, and a few prizes handed out along the way!

The Australian Brain Bee Challenge encourages high school students to learn about the brain, neuroscience research and careers in science while helping dispel misconceptions around neurological and mental illnesses.

Best of luck to all students continuing through the Challenge, we can’t wait to see where your curiosity for science takes you 🧬✨

A big thank you to Cherylea for these amazing photos of the event!

Address

Samuels Building (F25)
Kensington, NSW
2052

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+61290650330

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