This museum documents the history of the Princess Alexandra Hospital and its predecessors through a collection of medical equipment, nursing uniforms, and archival records in Buranda.
About Diamantina Health Care Museum
The Diamantina Health Care Museum, situated within the grounds of the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Buranda, preserves the extensive medical history of the region. The facility focuses on the evolution of healthcare practices from the late 19th century through to the modern era. Visitors explore various displays featuring antique surgical instruments, dental equipment, and historical pharmacy items that illustrate the development of clinical care in Queensland.
Located near the busy Buranda Village shopping centre, this specialised museum offers a direct insight into the professional lives of past medical staff. The collection includes a wide range of nursing uniforms and archival documents that detail the transition from the Diamantina Hospital for Chronic Diseases to the current hospital site. This destination provides a factual look at medical technology and public health service history for researchers and interested members of the public.