Gray Line Visits Cabildo on Tour

July 16 2013 | Whats New

Images and Instruments:
Medical History at the Louisiana State Museum - Cabildo


Instrument kit used by Confederate Army surgeon and medical researcher
Dr. Joseph Jones (1833-1896). Louisiana State Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Jones.

The Louisiana State Museum maintains a large collection of 19th and 20th century medical equipment. Science and technology curator Polly Rolman-Smith traces the history of medicine in Louisiana through fascinating artifacts and images.  

As part of the French Quarter Walking Tour, Gray Line New Orleans visits the Louisiana State Museum (Cabildo) and exhibits cover a fascinating range of Louisiana History.