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Medical History Museum Vienna | The Josephinum houses the collections of the Medical University of Vienna and is a site of dialogue, teaching and research.

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The mature collections now reflect over 650 years of the institution’s history; their richness and diversity make them a treasure of international significance.

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Books

This is a part of the University Library of the Medical University of Vienna that is housed in the Josephinum and is available to the public. More

Archive materials

The core of the documents collection is the holding of various types of papers. More

Pictures

The picture collection originates with Max Neuburger, who started collecting and archiving photographs, paintings, watercolors etc. More

Instruments

The instrument collection contains tools from all the subdomains of medicine, from tourniquets to cystoscopes. More

Wax models

The famous collection of anatomical and obstetric wax models also dates back to Joseph’s travels and to his own initiative. More

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Exhibitions

In addition to the permanent exhibition, the Josephinum also presents themed special exhibitions.

Exhibition archive

19. – 28.06.2025

Katalin Karikó

Insights into the life and work of her outstanding research in the field of biochemistry More

17.06.2025 - 04.10.2025

Monika Kus-Picco

The exhibition presents a contrast between Western conventional medicine and the traditional natural practices of Indigenous populations in Brazil and other countries. More

19.03.2025 - 04.10.2025

Special exhibition

From Sep 29th 2022

Permanent Exhibition

The anatomical wax models from the 18th century as well as the history of Joseph II, that of the I. and II. Viennese Medical School is displayed. Today's high-tech medicine is also presented.

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Die "Seligmann-Fragmente" und Beethovens Ärzte

Die mutmaßlichen Schädelteile von Ludwig van Beethoven werden erstmals im Josephinum präsentiert. More

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About the
Josephinum

The Josephinum was completed in 1785 according to plans by the court architect Isidor Canevale. Apart from today's National Library on Josephsplatz, it is the only representative building dating back to Joseph II and is considered the most important example of classicist architecture in Vienna.

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The Medical University of Vienna is the largest medical education institution in the German-speaking countries and one of Europe’s top biomedical research institutions.

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