Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Coimbra > Coimbra > Coimbra
The exhibition is situated in Coimbra, in an urbanized area known as Fala. This zone is integrated into the city's urban fabric, characterized by the presence of spaces that reflect Coimbra's vitality and development as a center of knowledge and health. The surroundings are typically urban, offering a perspective of the city's contemporary dynamism.
Coimbra, a city with a strong academic tradition, was the cradle of nursing education in Portugal. This exhibition celebrates 135 years of a rich and innovative history in this field. Since its genesis in 1881, with the foundation of the Coimbra School of Nursing, the first of its kind nationwide, the journey of nursing in the city stands out for its pioneering role in the country.
The exhibition invites visitors to understand how nursing education in Coimbra evolved, adapting to social, scientific, and technological transformations over time. It is an opportunity to discover the lasting impact of this institution on public health and on the valorization of the nursing profession, both in Portugal and beyond its borders.
As visitors explore the exhibition, they encounter a carefully structured narrative that connects the past to the present of nursing. The journey is thematic and chronological, revealing the evolution of the profession's practices and challenges. It allows for an immersion into how nursing education and practice integrated into the country's different historical contexts, keeping pace with health policies.
The exhibition highlights the importance of nursing as an essential pillar in healthcare provision throughout the centuries. It is possible to observe how this profession has decisively contributed to the well-being of communities, adapting and innovating in response to the demands of each era and consolidating its identity and relevance.
One of the central points of the exhibition is the presentation of a vast collection of old images, objects, and documents. These visual and material elements transport visitors to different eras, illustrating academic life, facilities, teaching methods, and traditions linked to nursing education in Coimbra.
This approach allows not only for a recollection of the past but also a reflection on the profession's identity and resilience. Through concrete examples, the exhibition highlights transformations in educational approaches, research activity, and commitment to community outreach, revealing nursing's continuous commitment to the construction of knowledge and the improvement of healthcare.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.1978185,-8.4609371
Coordinates DMS: 40°11'52.1"N 08°27'39.4"W
Weather Coimbra
On-duty Pharmacy Coimbra
