RCPI Heritage Centre

Discover the history of medicine in Ireland through our collections Explore more

Join us at RCPI for Culture Night 2025, Friday 19 September! Explore here

RCPI's Heritage Centre partner with Breakthrough Cancer Research in new exhibition Check it out here

RCPI launch new exhibition, 'Homesick: Domestic Medicine in Ireland, c.1760-1900' Read more here

RCPI Heritage Centre receives Heritage Council Funding for the unique Quin Tassie Collection Discover here

Collections

Dun's Library

20,000 items representing over 300 years of medical education and advancements in Ireland.

Collections

Objects and Artworks

Portraits, historical curiosities, medical instruments and materia medica specimens

Family History

Is there a doctor in your family tree? Did one of your ancestors study or practice medicine in Ireland? If so, we may be able to help you find out more about them and their medical career.

Start your search

Projects

Lives of the Fellows

Discover the extraordinary lives of some of our Female Fellows

Project

Changing Perceptions

Women of art and medicine at RCPI

Resources

Kathleen Lynn's Diary

Read the 1916 Rising diaries of Dr Kathleen Lynn

Donations

The strength of our collections rests on the many generous donations made to us in the past. We are always seeking to develop our collections.

Find out how to make a donation

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