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Dittrick Medical History Center

  • Address 11000 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44106
  • Phone (216) 368-3648
  • Hours Friday: 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Saturday: 12:00-4:00 p.m.
  • Website http://artsci.case.edu/dittrick/

The Dittrick Medical History Center is dedicated to the study of the medical past through a distinguished collection of rare books, museum artifacts, archives, and images. The Center originated as part of the Cleveland Medical Library Association (est. 1894) and today functions as an interdisciplinary study center within the College of Arts and Sciences of Case Western Reserve University.

The Dittrick Medical History Center welcomes the public, as well as the university community. A museum, archive, artifact collection and image collection. The Dittrick Center embraces the experience of individuals and society as they grappled with changing conceptions of health and medicine. Every artifact opens a door to unique stories, about patients, healers, and community.

Admission:

Free and open to the public.

Parking:

Visitor parking is available in the attended garage (Lot 29) under Severance Hall enter off East Blvd. (11172 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106).

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1. Severance Music Center (The Cleveland Orchestra)

3 minute walk
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Universities & Libraries

1. Case Western Reserve University, Kelvin Smith Library

4 minute walk
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Hospitals & Medical Facilities

1. Mt. Sinai Health Foundation

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Shopping and Retail

1. Cleveland Orchestra Store

3 minute walk
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Dining

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6 minute walk
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2. Severance Restaurant

3 minute walk
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3. The Jolly Scholar

1 minute walk
Sports bar, grill, and diner fare.

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