Anatomical Theatre of the Veterinary School in Berlin

The Anatomical Theatre of the Veterinary School in Berlin is a circular amphitheater with white wooden seats arranged around a central lectern. The domed ceiling features painted murals depicting human and animal subjects as visual teaching aids for students.

Built between 1789 and 1790 by architect Carl Gotthard Langhans, this is the oldest surviving academic teaching building in Berlin. It was constructed during a period when veterinary medicine was establishing itself as a formal academic discipline.

The Hermann von Helmholtz Zentrum organizes exhibitions that combine scientific research with artistic presentations in this educational venue.

The theater welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday in the afternoon and provides straightforward access to the historic interior space. Free German-language audio guides are available to help you understand the layout and how teaching took place here long ago.

The hall displays a permanent exhibition spanning two centuries of veterinary medicine, featuring animal skeletons, historical photographs, and scientific instruments. This collection shows how animal medicine evolved from a craft practice into modern scientific knowledge.

Location: Berlin-Mitte

Location: Berlin

GPS coordinates: 52.52500,13.38160

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04