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REOPENING UPDATE

The Heritage Centre is currently closed to researchers, we will be reopening in early 2022. 

We will continue to answer queries and send out copies of material where possible while the research room is closed, please contact us on heritagecentre@rcpi.ie

About the Heritage Centre

RCPI Heritage Centre

Make an appointment to visit us and explore our collections
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Exhibitions

Online and onsite

Our exhibitions use the Heritage Centre's collections to tell the story of medicine and medical education in Ireland.
Explore our exhibitions

Capturing COVID-19

Collaborative Project

Can you help us build an archive of healthcare workers' experiences of the pandemic?
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Archive Collections

A unique archive

Our unique collection of archives on the history of medicine in Ireland
Discover the archives

Dun's Library

A priceless resource

Our medical library of over 20,000 volumes, dating from the 16th century to 1950
Explore the library

Object Collections

From stethoscopes to Napoleon's toothbrush

Our eclectic collection of historical curiosities, medical instruments and materia medica specimens.

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Donate to our collections

Can you enrich the history of medicine?

We welcome donations of all types, from library and archive material, to medical instruments.
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Trace Your Medical Ancestors

Is there a doctor in your family tree?

Discover how we can help you Trace your Irish medical ancestors
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Webcast Library

A useful resource

A library of webcasts from our History of Medicine Lectures and the Kirkpatrick History of Medicine Award.
Browse webcasts

Dr Kathleen Lynn's Diaries

A chronicle of the 1916 Rising

Explore the revolutionary diaries of Dr Kathleen Lynn, Chief Medical Officer for the Irish Citizens Army in 1916
Start reading

Lives of the Presidents

Collaborative project

Sharing biographies the Presidents of RCPI since our foundation in 1654
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Online Shop

Browse our new range of gifts and merchandise

Browse our new range of gifts, books, accessories and memorabilia showcasing the best of Irish design
Go shopping

Heritage Centre Blog

News and updates

Visit our blog to keep up to date on Heritage Centre news and events
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Library and Heritage Committee

Who's Who

Find out who's who on the RCPI Library and Heritage Committee

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Apothecaries' Hall of Dublin

A historical organisation

Find out about the history and current role of the Apothecaries' Hall of Dublin
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