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Behind the Scenes: A Foray into the Mass General Archives

Presented by: Lucy Ross, Mass General Archivist

Join us for a peek behind the scenes of the MGH Archives! MGH Archivist Lucy Ross will discuss the history of the MGH Archives & Special Collections and how it ties into over 200 years of MGH history.

With special focus on the unexpected quirks of the collections and the nitty gritty of day to day operations, we’ll be tackling topics from “what’s even the point of archives?” to “what is a mystery closet?” followed by a brief show and tell of selections from the collections.

To register for this lecture, please click here

Interior of Bulfinch Building, detail
Interactive Online Exhibit

BULFINCH BUILDING Tour

Explore this immersive, 3D virtual tour of the hospital’s 200-year-old original building, which is at the heart of MGH today. This behind-the-scenes view shares details from the building’s extraordinary past, including the Ether Dome and lesser-known stories, and the hospital’s exciting present. Click here to explore.

Photograph of the interior of a Spanish-American War era tent ward, ca. 1898
Historical Spotlight
From the American Revolution to Iraq, military history and the hospital’s history have intertwined since MGH’s founding. Click here to learn more.

Location

Russell Museum at MGH
2 North Grove Street
Boston, MA 02114

Hours

The museum is open
Tuesday through Friday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(year round)
Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(April through October)

Contact us

For more information
about the Russell Museum,
 call 617-724-8009.