Museum of contraception and abortion, Educational medical museum in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, Vienna, Austria.
Description
The Museum of Contraception and Abortion is a medical teaching institution in Vienna that displays two sections with historical contraceptive devices and medical instruments. The collection documents how techniques and methods evolved across several centuries.
History
The institution was founded in 2003 by a gynecologist and received the Austrian Museum Quality Seal in 2009. This recognition acknowledged its contribution to medical education and public understanding.
Culture
The museum presents how societies across different cultures have approached reproductive decisions and family planning. The collection shows that these concerns have shaped human practices and thinking throughout history in many ways.
Practical
The institution is conveniently located near central Vienna and opens Wednesday through Sunday. Exhibits are labeled in multiple languages to help visitors from different backgrounds understand the presentation.
Did you know?
The collection includes early pregnancy tests from the 1960s that show how women checked for fertility. There are also historical audio recordings of conversations between medical professionals that offer insights into past medical practices.
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