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Museum Project

Museum of Irish Medicine - Opening Ireland's first medical museum.

 

Our Vision

The RCPI Museum of Irish Medicine will be a landmark cultural destination in the heart of Dublin’s city centre. Located within RCPI’s historic home on Kildare Street, the museum will bring to life extraordinary stories from 400 years of medicinal innovation in Ireland. 

Designed as an inspiring public space, the museum will celebrate Ireland’s leadership in medicine, connect visitors with centuries of discovery, and highlight RCPI’s enduring contribution to improving the health of the nation. It will welcome visitors from Ireland and around the world. 

 

Current Activities

Over the coming months, we will advance the museum’s design and interpretation plan—shaping how the history, science, and human stories within our collections will be shared with our visitors. Our goal is to create an engaging, accessible, and thought‑provoking experience that resonates across generations. 

Philanthropy and partnerships will play a central role in bringing this ambitious project to life. We look forward to working with supporters who share our belief in the power of heritage, education, and public engagement. Together, we aim to open the Museum of Irish Medicine in 2029. 

For further information or to explore opportunities to support the project, please email heritagecentre@rcpi.ie  

 

Museum Board

The Museum of Irish Medicine is guided by a dedicated Museum Board, bringing together RCPI leadership and distinguished external experts from the arts, heritage, and museum sectors. The Board provides strategic oversight and reports to the College’s Executive and Council, ensuring strong governance and a clear vision for this landmark cultural initiative. 

  • Dr Joan Power, Fellow and Chair 
  • Prof Brendan Kelly, Fellow and Dun's Librarian
  • Prof Mary Horgan, Fellow and Past President
  • Prof John Crowe, Fellow and Past President
  • Dr Mike Boyle, Fellow and Library & Heritage Committee Member
  • Prof Mary Higgins, Fellow and Treasurer
  • Dr Maeve Doyle, Fellow and Dean of Education and Academic Programmes 
  • Dr Geraldine McGinty, Honorary Fellow
  • Dr Fergal Howley, Trainee representative
  • Dr Eimear Duff, Trainee representative
  • Brian Crowley, External advisor
  • Dr Oisín Wall, External advisor
  • Dr Carole Pollard, External advisor
  • Sean Benton, External advisor
  • Audrey Houlihan, CEO
  • Sheila Gallagher, CFO