The Arkansas Country Doctor Museum preserves and celebrates the history of health care in rural America and of the people who served their fellow man by providing that health care. Housed in a building which served as the home of three doctors and as primary clinic for the small town of Lincoln, Arkansas, from 1936 to 1973, the museum presents the life of a small town doctor and the history of medicine as it was practiced in the early 20th century.
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A visit to the Arkansas Country Doctor Museum is a chance to learn about health, science, and history, all in one eye-opening trip. The museum includes the Dr. Harold L. Boyer Educational Building, containing extensive exhibits showing life in the early 20th century and health care equipment from the 19th and 20th century.
The museum was founded in 1994 by Dr. Harold Boyer, the son of Dr. Herbert Boyer, to honor his father and other Arkansas country doctors for their heroism, selfless service and unique contributions to the people and history of Arkansas. The museum is the second country doctor museum in the United States.
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Linda Rusch
Nov 18, 2020
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I have visited the Country Doctor museum a few times. If you are in the medical or dental field, you will find this museum very interesting. There are instruments donated to this rather large myseum that have not been used in many decades.
This museum is a well kept secret in Arkansas. There are only two country doctor museums in the country and this is one of them. Located in Lincoln, Arkansas where the Lincoln Apple Festival occurs every fall. The museum is approximately two blocks from the square.
There is no admission and if you are lucky, you get a great guided tour. Donations are appreciated
This museum is a well kept secret in Arkansas. There are only two country doctor museums in the country and this is one of them. Located in Lincoln, Arkansas where the Lincoln Apple Festival occurs every fall. The museum is approximately two blocks from the square.
There is no admission and if you are lucky, you get a great guided tour. Donations are appreciated
Janelle Fox
Jun 20, 2018
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I was absolutely blown away by the size and quality if the collections here! This is a true hidden gem of Northwest Arkansas. The museum is extensive, and includes displays with real period equipment in the areas of Optometry, Dentistry, Surgery, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Pharmacy, General Practice, Herbal medicine, Prosthetics, and even has a working iron lung(!!!!). There is also a working Model T ford and studebaker buggy, and an enormous salt and pepper shaker collection, ...some of the ladies here have memories of one of the doctors and can tell you first person stories about him and his life
Rolen Beats Ofc
Jul 14, 2017
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Anthony Terranova
Oct 13, 2016
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What a terrific little gem. You are greeted by a warm friendly staff. Given a guided tour of an original country doctors home and facility. This museum is filled with medical arts treasures dating back to when Arkansas was still a territory and before. There are also many family treasures belonging to several doctors who practiced here as well.
Much respect and information is provided for many country doctors who with great self sacrifice provided care to many people who couldn't afford it.
Great afternoon visit. Say hi to Karen and Jerry.
Much respect and information is provided for many country doctors who with great self sacrifice provided care to many people who couldn't afford it.
Great afternoon visit. Say hi to Karen and Jerry.
