The Crawford W. Long Museum in Jefferson, Georgia, provides educational
exhibits about the life and career of Dr. Crawford W. Long, the physician who, on
March 30, 1842 first used ether for surgical anesthesia.
The Gallery takes you on a journey
through Dr. Long's life ... from his exceptional education, to his early days as a physician and his discovery of the first
anesthetic, through the days of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Come visit the site of America's greatest contribution to
medicine and learn how this "country doctor" came to be the father of painless surgery.
MUSEUM HOURS
Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed on major holidays
ADMISSION
Adults
$5.00 • Seniors (age 65+) $4.00
Military $3.00 • Students
$3.00 • Children Age 5 and under - Free
TOURS
Groups of 10 or more visiting for self-guided
tours receive
a 10% discount when booked in advance.
Guided tours are available on a limited
basis and
require at least two weeks advance notice.
Regular admission prices apply.
There is an additional $25.00
docent fee applied to all guided tours.
