Glenside Hospital Museum
Fascinating history of mental health care
Located in the original Victorian chapel of the former Glenside Hospital, this museum offers a poignant and educational look at the history of psychiatric care.
The collection includes a wide array of historical medical equipment, photographs, and personal artifacts that document the lives of patients and staff from the mid-19th century through to the hospital's closure.
The museum is dedicated to de-stigmatizing mental health by telling the human stories behind the institution, set within a beautifully atmospheric and solemn historic building.
It provides a unique and moving insight into the development of medical science and social attitudes, making it an essential visit for those interested in the darker, more hidden side of social history.
