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Spanish Military Hospital Museum in St. Augustine, FL

3 Aviles Street • St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Situated just steps from the Matanzas River, the Spanish Military Hospital Museum offers fully guided 40-minute regular and private tours that take guests back to the colonial Spanish days of medicine. Tours include staged surgical demonstrations, medicine creation from colonial herbs, and more. The museum is the only exclusive second Spanish period educational tour in St. Augustine.

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Travel back in time to the Spanish Military Hospital, where the doctor is always in. Discover untold history as fully guided tours take you back to the Colonial Spanish days of medicine, and the medical practices of the day.

Watch as our skilled surgeons perform surgical demonstrations.Learn how medicines were made in the day using the plants, herbs and spices grown in the gardens with our apothecary demonstrations. Stop in, see our museum collection of antique surgical instruments, and "leech" some knowledge from our experienced guides. Here, you can experience a tapestry of medicine- uncover how Spanish physicians wove together knowledge from Europe and Africa to achieve an astonishing survival rate.

Visit our apothecary's garden and appreciate herbs which are still used in medicines today.

A journey of discovery for the whole family!

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St. Augustine, Florida

"In the heart of St. Augustine, where history’s alive,"

Reviewed August 09, 2024

The Spanish Military Hospital Museum will surely revive. With tales of old remedies and ancient care, It’s a trip through the past you’ll want to share. The tour guides are lively, with knowledge to spare, They’ll take you through rooms with stories so rare. From bloodletting tools to herbs in a jar, You’ll learn how they healed both near and far. The setting’s so quaint, with a charm all its own, In this historical gem, the past has grown. You’ll feel the old spirits, the echoes of pain, And leave with a smile, perhaps a bit of brain! So wander inside, let curiosity lead, The Spanish Military Hospital is just what you need. A blend of the eerie, the wise, and the fun, It’s a whimsical journey for everyone!

Bokonon2

"Spanish Military Hospital - great visit - Jose G- Best guide/docent ever!"

Reviewed May 23, 2024

Wow, I've been to a lot of museums, but the guide (Jose) I had yesterday at Spanish Military Hospital really did an awesome job. He is extremely passionate and knows his stuff. As luck would have it, I was the only person on the last tour/demo of the day, so he completely personalized my experience and focused on several questions I had about the way the hospital was administered. It was supposed to be a 40-50 minute tour, but he talked to me for 70+ minutes, we went down several interesting rabbit holes of discussion topics. This was obviously much more than a guy referring to a script he had been provided. His knowledge base ran deep. Thank you Jose, this was the highlight of my trip to St Aug!

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