Dittrick Museum of Medical History, CWRU

04/22/2026

Our past lectures are available for viewing on our YouTube channel.

The Dittrick Medical History Center is comprised of the museum, archives, and collections of rare books, artifacts, and images. The Center originated as part of the Cleveland Medical Library Association (est. 1894) and today functions as an interdisciplinary study center within the College of Arts a...

04/15/2026

We have two events next week! See:https://artsci.case.edu/dittrick/upcoming-events/

04/06/2026

Join us for the Skuy History of Contraception Lecture Series, 2026
https://artsci.case.edu/dittrick/upcoming-events/

02/26/2026

We are excited to welcome Dr. Adam Biggs who will explore how Black doctors used professional medicine to advocate for racial justice in the United States during the 20th century. Details and registration at: https://artsci.case.edu/dittrick/upcoming-events/

02/18/2026

Our Spring Zverina lecture: Reconstructing the Mission of Medicine: Racial Reform in the Medical Archive with Dr. Adam Biggs
more info: https://artsci.case.edu/dittrick/upcoming-events/

06/06/2025

During the June and July the Dittrick Museum will be on our summer hours schedule:
Fridays 10:30am -2:00pm, Saturdays 12:00pm - 4:00pm
We will be closed June 20th and 21st.

03/31/2025

Our Skuy History of Contraception event is this Thursday!
https://artsci.case.edu/dittrick/upcoming-events/

03/21/2025

The Percy Skuy lecture, presented by Claire L. Jones is coming up April 3rd. If you plan on attending in person please register for the event!
https://artsci.case.edu/dittrick/upcoming-events/

04/16/2024

Learn about the science behind Natural Family Planning at our upcoming event see: https://artsci.case.edu/dittrick/upcoming-events/

04/09/2024

Join us next week when we present the Annual Percy Skuy lectue!
https://artsci.case.edu/dittrick/upcoming-events/