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The Country Doctor Museum

The Country Doctor Museum’s original building was built from two 19th century country doctor’s office buildings. Now known as the “Freeman-Brantley Building,” this historic structure houses the museum’s displays on pharmacy, surgery, and a turn-of-the-20th-century sick room.

Twilight at the Museum

Saturday, October 12, 2024, 6-8:30 p.m.

It’s back! The Country Doctor Museum’s successful “Twilight at the Museum,” first held in 2019, is back for 2024. Mark your calendars to attend this family-friendly Halloween themed event.

Activities include Civil War embalming demonstration, roving Plague Doctors, a 19th century cadaver lab photo booth, and brief candle-lit tours of the museum.

Feminine Flair!

Feminine Flair: Wellness & Advertising in the Victorian Era at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine

The museum recently installed a new exhibit, “Feminine Flair: Wellness & Advertising in the Victorian Era,” on ECU’s campus in Greenville.

 

Artifact ABC's

The Country Doctor Museum installed “Artifact ABC’s” at East Carolina University’s Family Medicine Center. The display light-heartedly showcases an eclectic collection of objects from the museum selected purely by the first letter of the object name. The museum staff had a great time finding artifacts to represent each alphabet letter, especially Q, Y, and Z!

Make Haste!

Take a quick peek at a new collection of artifacts now on display in our transportation cabinet. These medical emblems or medallions were attached to car license plates by doctors, pharmacists, and nurses earlier in the 20th century. The emblem would signify to local law enforcement that the car speeding through town or double-parked belonged to a medical professional most likely on an urgent call.

The Country Doctor Museum is open

Tuesday – Saturday,

10am – 4pm.

Visiting the museum is only through guided tours.

Tours are offered on the hour, every hour from 10am to 3pm.

The last tour of the day is offered at 3pm.

                                                                                                                   

 

The museum will be CLOSED

November 28, 2024 - January 6, 2025

for renovations and improvements.

We look forward to welcoming you

when we reopen on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

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The Country Doctor Museum accepts

cashless payments only for admission and gift shop sales.

The museum accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards.

This policy aligns with an initiative from our governing organization, East Carolina University.
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See What Our Guests Say!

We think the Country Doctor Museum is something special, but don't just take our word for it.

Named as one of the “35 of North Carolina’s Most Unforgettable Museums” by Our State Magazine

October 2020

The Country Doctor Museum is truly a treasure. I’ve driven past the sign to this place for years and finally got the opportunity to stop and visit. I wish I had been years ago … but glad I stopped today.

Matt R. - August 2023

This is a gem of a museum! Tons of artifacts and info presented in a very digestible format through engaging docents and easily readable signs. Great curation – they feature a number of doctors from ENC (including black doctors) and have a well-balanced historical perspective. I look forward to coming back!

Katherine D. - August 2023

An excellent museum with extremely knowledgeable staff. A great example of how to turn a small collection into an informative (and fun) experience. You’ll be treated to a great tour that includes a lesson in 19th century pill manufacturing and getting to see a mid-20th century iron lung. A really fantastic way to spend an afternoon…

EG K. - July 2023

This is a great little hidden gem. My wife and I have passed the sign on Hwy 264 many times and finally decided to stop today. We’re glad we did …

Tim M. - February 2023

Really enjoyed our Homeschool field trip to the museum! The tour was very interesting and informative and they even had a hands on activity for us at the end. Thank you!!

Katherine E. - October 2022

Absolute highlight of the trip, super interesting place, and Lizzie was an epic tour guide, very knowledgeable and fun.

Chris V. - February 2023

Mission Statement

The Country Doctor Museum is dedicated to interpreting the history of medicine in rural America.