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Medical History Museum Vienna | The Josephinum houses the collections of the Medical University of Vienna and is a site of dialogue, teaching and research.

 

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Collections

The mature collections now reflect over 650 years of the institution’s history; their richness and diversity make them a treasure of international significance.

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Books
This is a part of the University Library of the Medical University of Vienna that is housed in the Josephinum and is available to the public. More

Archive materials
The core of the documents collection is the holding of various types of papers. More

Pictures
The picture collection originates with Max Neuburger, who started collecting and archiving photographs, paintings, watercolors etc. More

Instruments
The instrument collection contains tools from all the subdomains of medicine, from tourniquets to cystoscopes. More

Wax models
The famous collection of anatomical and obstetric wax models also dates back to Joseph’s travels and to his own initiative. More
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Recent
Exhibition

The renovation of the Josephinum has offered the opportunity to conceive and create a completely new exhibition.

Exhibition archive
06.11.2024 - 22.02.2025

Special exhibition
Katharina Sabernig More
25.10.2023 - tbd

The “Seligmann Fragments” and Beethoven’s Physicians
The "Seligmann Fragments" are on public display at the Josephinum for the first time More
25.10.2023 - tbd

The “Seligmann Fragments” and Beethoven’s Physicians
The "Seligmann Fragments" are on public display at the Josephinum for the first time More
From Sep 29th 2022

Opening exhibition
Medical historical objects representing medicine and science are displayed. More
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About the
Josephinum

The Josephinum was completed in 1785 according to plans by the court architect Isidor Canevale. Apart from today's National Library on Josephsplatz, it is the only representative building dating back to Joseph II and is considered the most important example of classicist architecture in Vienna.
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