Our museums support medical learning through rich academic exhibits across key healthcare disciplines.
Manipal Museum of
Anatomy and Pathology
Popularly known as MAP, this is one of the largest museums of its kind in Asia. The museum houses over 3,000 anatomical and pathological specimens, including rare exhibits such as the skulls of an elephant and whale and the skeleton of a King Cobra. It was opened in 1954 by Dr SS Godbole, the first Anatomy Professor of KMC, whose preservation techniques are followed even today.
Anatomy
Section
The Anatomy section displays well-preserved specimens of normal human body parts and organs from head to toe. Each organ system is presented separately for easy understanding. The section also includes comparative anatomy exhibits with animal skeletons, bones, models, and charts.
Pathology
Section
The Pathology section displays diseased body parts and organs. It includes a popular section on lifestyle-related diseases and their impact on the human body. The museum has also been converted into a digital or virtual museum, available on the intranet.
The museum is open from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with tickets issued until 5:00 PM. It remains open on all days from November to January, while from February to October it is closed on Tuesdays. The museum is also closed on public holidays including Independence Day, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Deepavali.
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