Spanish Military Hospital Museum

Located on Aviles Street near the Colonial Quarter, your group will find the Spanish Military Hospital Museum, the local institution that explores Second Spanish Period medical practices.

First built in 1965, this museum reflects Spanish colonial architecture and allows you to travel back in time as you watch an apothecary create medicines, discover how colonial herbs were many modern medicines origin, and even see a surgical demonstration. There are 30-40 minute daily guided tours, as well as 45 minute guided educational tours. The educational tour is considered to be the ‘only exclusive Second Spanish Period educational tour’ in the area!

Before you leave be sure to check out the onsite gift shop, full of interesting and educational wares!