Museum of Military Medicine facts for kids
Entrance to Keogh Barracks and Army Medical Services Museum
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| Established | 1952 |
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| Location | Keogh Barracks, Mytchett, Surrey |
| Type | Regimental museum |
The Museum of Military Medicine is a special place in Mytchett, Surrey, England. It used to be called the Army Medical Services Museum. This museum shows how doctors, nurses, and other medical staff have helped soldiers throughout history.
History of the Museum
The museum started with a collection of important papers and items in 1952. This collection was kept at the Historical Museum at Keogh Barracks. In 1981, the museum moved into its current building.
Later, in 1994, another collection joined it. This was from the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps Museum. That museum used to be in Royal Pavilion, Aldershot. In 2016, the museum changed its name to the Museum of Military Medicine.
What You Can See
The museum holds many interesting items. These come from different army medical groups. These groups include the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC), who are doctors and medics. There is also the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps (QARANC), who are army nurses. You can also see items from the Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC), who care for animals. Finally, there are things from the Royal Army Dental Corps (RADC), who are army dentists.
The displays show uniforms and special badges. You can also see medical, dental, and animal care tools. There are even old ambulances and a special train coach for injured soldiers. The museum has a huge collection of medals. This includes 23 of the 29 Victoria Crosses given to army medical staff. A Victoria Cross is the highest award for bravery.
One very special item is Florence Nightingale's carriage. She used this carriage during the Crimean War. It was changed so it could carry injured soldiers on stretchers.
The Museum's Future
Good news for the museum's future! In December 2020, plans were approved for a new building. This new home for the museum will be in Cardiff.
