"Narrenturm" - Museum of Pathology and Anatomy - Vienna, Austria - Science Museums on Waymarking.com

Behind a flat facade along Alser Straße are the courtyards of the former Allgemeines Krankenhaus, today the campus of the University of Vienna, founded by Joseph II in 1784. At the far north end, outside of the complex, is the Narrenturm, a former lunatic asylum designed by Isidor Canevale. The tower now houses the Museum of Pathology and Anatomy.

Types of Exhibits:

• Maceration Preparations
  Human and animal dry preparations of bones and other body parts with pathological changes. One of the oldest types of preparations.
• Wet Preparations
  Human and animal cadaveric parts with pathological changes, preserved in formaldehyde.
• Moulages
  Castings of pathological body parts in wax or paraffin.
• Devices
  Old and new medical devices illustrating specific diseases. The collection includes medical coins and stamps as well as trade insignia of the medical professions.

Opening hours:
Wednesday: 3.00pm - 6.00pm
Trursday: 8.00am - 11.00am
1st Saturday of the month: 10.00am - 1.00pm

Name: Pathologisch-anatomisches Bundesmuseum Location/Address: Uni Campus Spitalgasse 2 Wien, Austria 1090 Telephone Number: +43 - 1 - 406 86 72 Web Site: [Web Link] Type/Specialty: pathology and anatomy Agency/Ownership: Federal museum Educational programs: guided tours Theater: no Hours of operation: see above Admission Fee: 2 Euro Gift Shop: yes Cafe/Restaurant: no Other Features: no

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