Musée Dupuytren, Medical university museum in Les Cordeliers, Paris, France
The museum holds a collection of 6,000 anatomical specimens, including preserved organs, skeletal remains, and wax models displaying medical conditions.
Founded in 1835 by toxicology pioneer Mathieu Orfila, the museum originated from a bequest by surgeon Guillaume Dupuytren at the University of Paris.
The collection contains anatomical specimens from the 17th century, reflecting centuries of medical education and scientific understanding of human pathology.
Located at Jussieu Campus since 2016, the museum requires advance appointments and limits access to students and researchers for academic purposes.
The museum preserves brains of aphasic patients studied by Paul Pierre Broca, contributing to early discoveries about brain function localization.
Location: Paris
Inception: 1835
Founders: Mathieu Orfila
Part of: Pierre and Marie Curie University
GPS coordinates: 48.85050,2.34130
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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