Anatomical Museum Basel

The Anatomical Museum Basel is a collection of preserved human organs, skeletons, and detailed models housed within university medical buildings. The exhibits show the inner structure of the human body and have long served medical education.

The museum was established in 1824 as an educational resource for medical training at the university. Over two centuries, the collection grew through research and systematic documentation of anatomical specimens.

The systematic arrangement of specimens in the museum reflects centuries of medical education traditions and anatomical research methods in Switzerland.

Visitors should know the collection is housed within university buildings and is best accessible during university hours. It helps to check opening times beforehand, as these can vary with the academic calendar.

The collection contains a human skeleton prepared using methods by Andreas Vesalius in the 16th century, making it one of the oldest examples of its kind. This specimen shows how early anatomists had already developed detailed techniques for preserving the human body.

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 14:00-17:00; Sunday 10:00-16:00; Holidays,Saturday off

Website: https://anatomie.unibas.ch/museum

GPS coordinates: 47.56489,7.57958

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:04