Fort Lauderdale

The Museum of the Health Professions Division at Nova Southeastern University was founded in 1996 by Paul Magalian, R.Ph., Ph.D., a former NSU College of Pharmacy dean who established the museum by donating items from his personal collection. Located in the heart of the Health Professions Division in the main lobby of the Terry Administration Building, this museum serves as a comprehensive repository of medical and pharmaceutical history. The museum displays artifacts representing each of the HPD's eight colleges—osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, optometry, medical sciences, dental medicine, health care sciences, nursing, and allopathic medicine. Notable exhibits include historical wheelchairs, Civil War-era crutches, physicians' medical bags, nursing memorabilia, and pharmacy artifacts prominently displayed in pharmacies during the 1800s. Under the curation of Cynthia Magalian Tupler, B.F.A., the museum connects with donors to acquire, exhibit, interpret, and preserve historically significant memorabilia related to the history of medicine. The museum offers visitors an immersive experience into the evolution of healthcare professions, making it particularly valuable for both students and professionals seeking to understand the historical foundations of modern medical practice.