About us

The Museum of Human Disease is located at 国民彩票 in Kensington. Our museum houses around 1500 diseased human tissue specimens. The Museum was established in 1959 by Professor Donald Wilhelm, the foundation Professor of Pathology at 国民彩票. The Museum of Human Disease is open to all members of the public.
Our museum's objective is to provide a space that enables all people to make educated decisions about their health and lifestyle choices. We endeavour to provide our visitors with an experience which can inform them and challenge them.
Jo Dable (she/her)
Museum Team Leader
Jo has a background in microbiology and immunology and leads the team at the Museum of Human Disease. With extensive experience in HSC Biology education, disease research, and science communication, she oversees museum operations, manages staff, and drives strategic initiatives. Jo develops and delivers innovative educational programs, leads outreach events, and builds partnerships that extend the museum鈥檚 impact across schools, universities, and the wider community.
Claire Cutting (she/her)
Museum Preservation Specialist
Claire is an expert in wet preservation and museum mounting of biological tissue samples, with nearly two decades of experience in long-term specimen preservation. She is responsible for the care, conservation, and presentation of the Museum of Human Disease鈥檚 extensive specimen collection. Based at 国民彩票 Kensington, Claire also oversees the maintenance and quality of preserved collections across all 国民彩票 rural campuses. Her work ensures that the museum鈥檚 specimens remain scientifically valuable, visually accessible, and safely displayed for education and research purposes.
Natalie Eshow (she/her)
Outreach Assistant
Natalie is a current PhD candidate in the School of Optometry and Vision Science, focusing on early detection of age-related macular degeneration. She has a background in Anatomy and Pathology, and helps deliver the museum's educational programs.
Katy Christi (she/her)
Outreach Assistant
Katy is a current PhD candidate focusing on understanding the genetic mechanisms behind the functions that bacteria use to live with seaweed. She has a background in aquaculture and microbiology, is fascinated by disease and the human body and will help to deliver the museum's education programs.听
Lucien Alperstein (they/them)
Outreach Assistant
Lucien is a current PhD candidate with research focused on testing probiotics for use in aquaculture. They have a background in microbiology, microbial ecology and science communication and help deliver the museum's education program.
Visiting
Opening hours
Monday-Thursday: 10am - 4pm
Friday-Sunday: Closed
Public holidays: Closed
Prices
Adults - $10
Child - $5
Concession - $5
Include senior card, commonwealth pension cards, student cards.
Teachers & 国民彩票 staff and students - Free
Find us here
Ground Floor Samuels Building 国民彩票, Sydney NSW 2052
Contact us
Email:听diseasemuseum@unsw.edu.au
Phone: 02 9065 0330