The Museum for History of Georgian Medicine — Local services in Tbilisi

Here you can learn as much about Georgian history as you do about Medicine.

Exhibits start with ancient Georgia in Greek sources, and the journey of Georgian folk medicine through kingdom of Pontus and into Roman culture.

While one floor is dedicated to ancient and folk medicine, the other is dedicated to Georgian medicine in more recent times.

You learn about kings who went to Istanbul and brought back medical knowledge, you see the accounts of Italian missionaries who described Georgian monastery-hospitals in their notebooks, you learn the Russian Empire's takeover of the Georgian kingdom and how that changed the country's medical practices, and finally you see all the physicians of the 20th century who built the Georgian medical institutions.

Overall, had a great time in this museum. I really recommend the tour. Our experience wouldn't be the...

This museum is truly a hidden gem! Beautiful displays of objects and manuscripts (many original), great didactics and a wonderful English-speaking guide who will walk you through the exhibits. It covers everything from Medea (who knew Georgia could claim to be the birthplace of modern medicine?), through to mineral waters and endemic herbs, folk medicine in Khevsureti, and kisa treatments at the Tbilisi sulphur baths. A fascinating collection that touches on so many aspects of Georgian history and culture. Well worth the 5 GEL ticket price. Plan to spend 1-1.5 hours here to...

A fascinating and underrated museum

This place truly surprised us. It’s small, but full of unique exhibits tracing the long and sometimes eerie history of medicine in Georgia — from ancient tools and remedies to Soviet-era treatments.

The staff were welcoming and happy to answer questions. The displays are well organised and include some rare objects and surprising stories. If you’re into medical history, anthropology, or just looking for something unusual and educational, this is a must-see.

Quiet, affordable, and packed with curiosities — well worth a visit if...