# Ether Dome > Surgical operating amphitheater with steep wooden bleachers and historic medical artifacts creates a space filled with medical history and innovation. The atmosphere is quiet and reflective, highlighting the birthplace of modern anesthesia. Visitors encounter displays like a mummy and period surgical tools that connect past and present medical practices. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/EtherDome - Address: Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Website: https://www.massgeneral.org/museum/exhibits/ether-dome ## What people say - "It's a historical site where the first ether anesthesia was demonstrated." - "It's a cool piece of history with skeletons and mummies inside." ## Good to know - The Ether Dome is open every day until 8pm, with possible holiday exceptions. - Tours with MGH occur frequently; check for availability. - The Ether Dome is on the fourth floor and requires climbing stairs. - We celebrate anesthesia day on October 16th every year. - There are signs explaining the importance and history of the site. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.