Josephinum, Medical history museum in Alsergrund, Vienna, Austria
The Josephinum spans 1,000 square meters and displays 1,200 anatomical wax models in rosewood cases with Venetian glass across seven exhibition rooms.
Emperor Joseph II established this military academy for medicine and surgery in 1785 to educate doctors and midwives for both civil and military positions.
The collection includes 2,500 medical artifacts, containing the first endoscope from 1806 and fragments believed to be from Ludwig Van Beethoven's skull.
Visitors can explore the permanent exhibition through guided tours in German, with access to step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
The museum holds the second largest collection of anatomical wax models worldwide, which were transported from Florence to Vienna by mules across the Alps.
Location: Alsergrund
Operator: Medizinische Universität Wien
Address: Währinger Straße 25, 25a 1090 1090
Phone: +4314016026000
Website: http://josephinum.ac.at
GPS coordinates: 48.21920,16.35610
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:10
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