Estonian Health Museum
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The Estonian Health Museum (Estonian: Eesti Tervisemuuseum) is a museum in Tallinn, Estonia. It focuses on human anatomy, physiology, health, and well‑being, presenting these topics through interactive and educational exhibitions designed for visitors of all ages. The museum collects, exhibits, and analyzes objects related to healthcare in Estonia. It is located at Lai 30 in Tallinn's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Estonian Healthcare Museum was founded in 1921 in Tartu. During the Soviet occupation of Estonia, the museum was closed and many of its items were destroyed. The museum re-opened in 1980 in Tallinn as the Republic Health Museum of the Sanitation Education Centre. In 1989, when it was reorganized as an independent institution, the museum changed its name back to the Estonian Healthcare Museum. In November 2020, the institution changed its name to the Estonian Health Museum.
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