The Cushing Center
An archival collection of over 2,200 case studies, including human brain and tumor specimens, microscopic slides, notes, journal excerpts, and over 15,000 photographic negatives.

šŸ“œ Archival collection of human brain and tumor specimens.
šŸ” Documents history of neurological medicine, opened June 5, 2010.

Why Go

šŸ§  Inspire wonder about the human brain and its disorders.
šŸ”¬ Educate visitors about modern neurosurgery history.
šŸ“ø See stunning historical patient photographs.
šŸ›ļø Located in Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Collection contains human remains, requiring sensitivity.
šŸš« Access changes January 1, 2024; check before visiting.

Tips

Respect patients and specimens on display.

šŸ“ Location

333 Cedar Street, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

Last updated 28 days ago

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