Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
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    • Without Sensation? A brief history of early anaesthesia
    • Rare Privilege of Medicine
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    • From Snake Oil to Science
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Congratulations to Dr Christine Ball, AM

Congratulations to Dr Christine Ball, AM

by Curator | Jun 13, 2019 | About the museum, Exhibitions, Women | 0 comments

Dr Christine Ball was one of the people honoured in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours. We’ve always known she was pretty special, and feel honoured that she gives so much of herself to the Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History. It’s also...
The History of Women in Medicine at the 2018 Sydney ASM

The History of Women in Medicine at the 2018 Sydney ASM

by Curator | May 31, 2018 | About the museum, Exhibitions, New Zealand, Women | 0 comments

For the last few years the museum has been attending the ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting. It seems a natural place to fully launch our exhibitions, meet fellows and trainees, and promote the incredible history and heritage of the specialties of anaesthesia and pain...
The Rare Privilege of Medicine – a new exhibition

The Rare Privilege of Medicine – a new exhibition

by Curator | Mar 14, 2018 | About the museum, Exhibitions, London School of Medicine for Women, Women | 0 comments

On International Women’s Day we launched our new exhibition, The Rare Privilege of Medicine: Women anaesthetists in Australia and New Zealand. It’s a small offering, highlighting 10 women from the late 19th Century through to the mid 20th Century, but it also features...
The benefits of hands-on history

The benefits of hands-on history

by Curator | Dec 18, 2017 | About the museum, Exhibitions, Research, Women | 0 comments

Jack Rayner is a 2nd year student of history at Swinburne University. Jack is a recent addition to the volunteer team at the Geoffrey Kaye Museum and has been attempting to take classroom skills into the real-world. His research will be contributing to a 2018...
International Symposium on the History of Anesthesia (Part 2)

International Symposium on the History of Anesthesia (Part 2)

by Curator | Nov 6, 2017 | Conferences, Exhibitions, Internships, Professional development | 0 comments

A conference’s opening reception is often an indication of how well the whole event will come together. At the 9th International Symposium on the History of Anaesthesia (ISHA), the opening reception was held at the famous Ether Dome at Massachusetts General Hospital....
Victorian Museum Awards – And the winners are…

Victorian Museum Awards – And the winners are…

by Curator | Jul 28, 2017 | About the museum, Exhibitions | 0 comments

On Wednesday 26 July 2017 the wonderful team at Museums Australia (Victoria) held the annual Victorian Museum Awards at ACMI. It’s always a wonderful night, showcasing the achievements of Victorian museums and galleries over the past year, and offering an unparalleled...
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Geoffrey Kaye Museum
Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
ANZCA House
630 St Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
Australia

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Monday to Friday
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Email: museum@anzca.edu.au
Phone: 03 8517 5309

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