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Exhibitions at the Museum of Contraception and Abortion

Explore the evolving story of reproductive history and social change.

The Museum of Contraception and Abortion in Vienna presents thought-provoking exhibitions on reproductive history. These displays delve into complex topics such as contraception, abortion, medical practice, and social change across centuries. Always verify the latest exhibition schedule directly on the museum's official website before your visit.

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Illustration of the history of pregnancy testing, showing ancient Egyptian grain tests, medieval urine analysis, frog-based tests, and modern HCG tests, all in purple watercolor style.
Permanent exhibition

Pregnancy Test: Historical Methods at Museum of Contraception and Abortion

Explore ancient traditions to early scientific techniques for confirming conception.

This exhibition explores the evolving history of pregnancy testing, from ancient observational practices to pioneering scientific discoveries. Discover curious stories and diverse cultural approaches to understanding human conception across the centuries. It offers insights into women's health through a historical lens.

The Pregnancy Test
Watercolor illustration of a T-shaped intrauterine device (IUD) with purple arms, an orange copper coil, and a blue thread, displayed on textured paper.
Permanent exhibition

Explore the Swing CU 380 IUD Exhibition at the Contraception History Museum

A historical plastic and copper T-coil device from 1995.

This permanent exhibit showcases the Swing CU 380, an intrauterine device used for contraception. Examine this well-preserved 1995 medical object to understand its design and role in reproductive health.

Swing CU 380 Exhibit
Close-up of a Saf-T-Coil 33S plastic spiral contraceptive with a small ball, displayed over medical instruction manuals and archival documents on a purple watercolor background.
Permanent exhibition

Saf-T-Coil 33S: 1970s Contraceptive Artifact at Museum of Contraception and Abortion

Explore this unique medical device and pharmaceutical history collection item.

Learn about the Saf-T-Coil 33S, a plastic spiral contraceptive collected for market research. This artifact from the early 1970s includes an instruction manual, offering insight into its design and historical use as a birth control device.

Saf-T-Coil 33S
A watercolor illustration of the Gräfenberg Ring, a coiled wire contraceptive device from the early 20th century, rendered in purple and blue hues on a white background.
Permanent exhibition

The Gräfenberg Ring: A Historical Medical Device from Contraception Research

Pioneering contraceptive coil developed by Ernst Gräfenberg around 1920.

This entry explores the Gräfenberg Ring, an important coiled wire device made of medical steel. Learn about its origins as a contraceptive, linked to Ernst Gräfenberg and medical history around 1920.

Gräfenberg Ring
A purple watercolor illustration of a Dalkon Shield contraceptive device with its insertion applicator, displayed on a dark background with artistic splatters.
Permanent exhibition

Dalkon Shield (brown) with insertion device: A Medical History Artifact

Explore the controversial history of this contraceptive coil.

Examine a brown Dalkon Shield contraceptive coil and its specific insertion device. This artifact offers insight into past birth control technologies and their impact, forming part of the Museum of Contraception and Abortion's collection.

Dalkon Shield Exhibit
Illustration of a Lippes Loop IUD, a historical contraceptive device made of polyethylene, displayed in a museum collection from the late 1960s.
Permanent exhibition

Discover the Multiload: A Historical Contraceptive Device from 1979 Medical History

Explore the plastic spiral's design and its market research significance.

The Multiload is a unique historical artifact representing contraceptive technology from 1979. This distinctive plastic spiral with protruding teeth was a key item collected by a pill manufacturer for significant market research purposes.

Multiload Exhibit
Watercolor illustration of a Multiload Cu 250 short intrauterine device (IUD) with copper wrapping, set against a purple and white watercolor background.
Permanent exhibition

Multiload Cu 250 Short: An Intrauterine Device Medical Artifact from 1982 Germany

A significant artifact revealing 1980s contraception technology and market research.

This detailed entry describes the Multiload Cu 250 short, a plastic spiral IUD with copper wrapping. It was collected for market research and dates to December 1982, originating from Germany. Explore its specifications and historical significance within medical device history.

Multiload Cu 250 Short
Cover of the 1976 book 'Abortion Counselling: A European View' by IPPF Europe, featuring a purple watercolor floral design on a cream background.

Abortion Counselling: A European View (1976) | Museum of Contraception

A historical publication on sex education by International Planned Parenthood Federation.

Explore this essential 1976 document detailing European perspectives on abortion counselling and sex education. Originally published by Stephen Austin & Sons Ltd., it provides historical insights into reproductive health. Learn about the International Planned Parenthood Federation's contribution.

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Browse ongoing exhibitions currently available at Museum of Contraception and Abortion, including active installations and permanent displays open to visitors in Vienna.
Illustration of the history of pregnancy testing, showing ancient Egyptian grain tests, medieval urine analysis, frog-based tests, and modern HCG tests, all in purple watercolor style.
Permanent exhibition

Pregnancy Test: Historical Methods at Museum of Contraception and Abortion

Explore ancient traditions to early scientific techniques for confirming conception.

This exhibition explores the evolving history of pregnancy testing, from ancient observational practices to pioneering scientific discoveries. Discover curious stories and diverse cultural approaches to understanding human conception across the centuries. It offers insights into women's health through a historical lens.

The Pregnancy Test
Watercolor illustration of a T-shaped intrauterine device (IUD) with purple arms, an orange copper coil, and a blue thread, displayed on textured paper.
Permanent exhibition

Explore the Swing CU 380 IUD Exhibition at the Contraception History Museum

A historical plastic and copper T-coil device from 1995.

This permanent exhibit showcases the Swing CU 380, an intrauterine device used for contraception. Examine this well-preserved 1995 medical object to understand its design and role in reproductive health.

Swing CU 380 Exhibit
Close-up of a Saf-T-Coil 33S plastic spiral contraceptive with a small ball, displayed over medical instruction manuals and archival documents on a purple watercolor background.
Permanent exhibition

Saf-T-Coil 33S: 1970s Contraceptive Artifact at Museum of Contraception and Abortion

Explore this unique medical device and pharmaceutical history collection item.

Learn about the Saf-T-Coil 33S, a plastic spiral contraceptive collected for market research. This artifact from the early 1970s includes an instruction manual, offering insight into its design and historical use as a birth control device.

Saf-T-Coil 33S
A watercolor illustration of the Gräfenberg Ring, a coiled wire contraceptive device from the early 20th century, rendered in purple and blue hues on a white background.
Permanent exhibition

The Gräfenberg Ring: A Historical Medical Device from Contraception Research

Pioneering contraceptive coil developed by Ernst Gräfenberg around 1920.

This entry explores the Gräfenberg Ring, an important coiled wire device made of medical steel. Learn about its origins as a contraceptive, linked to Ernst Gräfenberg and medical history around 1920.

Gräfenberg Ring
A purple watercolor illustration of a Dalkon Shield contraceptive device with its insertion applicator, displayed on a dark background with artistic splatters.
Permanent exhibition

Dalkon Shield (brown) with insertion device: A Medical History Artifact

Explore the controversial history of this contraceptive coil.

Examine a brown Dalkon Shield contraceptive coil and its specific insertion device. This artifact offers insight into past birth control technologies and their impact, forming part of the Museum of Contraception and Abortion's collection.

Dalkon Shield Exhibit
Illustration of a Lippes Loop IUD, a historical contraceptive device made of polyethylene, displayed in a museum collection from the late 1960s.
Permanent exhibition

Discover the Multiload: A Historical Contraceptive Device from 1979 Medical History

Explore the plastic spiral's design and its market research significance.

The Multiload is a unique historical artifact representing contraceptive technology from 1979. This distinctive plastic spiral with protruding teeth was a key item collected by a pill manufacturer for significant market research purposes.

Multiload Exhibit
Watercolor illustration of a Multiload Cu 250 short intrauterine device (IUD) with copper wrapping, set against a purple and white watercolor background.
Permanent exhibition

Multiload Cu 250 Short: An Intrauterine Device Medical Artifact from 1982 Germany

A significant artifact revealing 1980s contraception technology and market research.

This detailed entry describes the Multiload Cu 250 short, a plastic spiral IUD with copper wrapping. It was collected for market research and dates to December 1982, originating from Germany. Explore its specifications and historical significance within medical device history.

Multiload Cu 250 Short
Cover of the 1976 book 'Abortion Counselling: A European View' by IPPF Europe, featuring a purple watercolor floral design on a cream background.

Abortion Counselling: A European View (1976) | Museum of Contraception

A historical publication on sex education by International Planned Parenthood Federation.

Explore this essential 1976 document detailing European perspectives on abortion counselling and sex education. Originally published by Stephen Austin & Sons Ltd., it provides historical insights into reproductive health. Learn about the International Planned Parenthood Federation's contribution.

View Publication
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Watercolor illustration of makeshift medical instruments, including knitting needles and bicycle spokes, on a wooden table in a dimly lit kitchen, representing historical illegal abortions.
Mar 8, 1973 – Jan 1, 1975

'Girl Died on Kitchen Table': Exploring Illegal Abortions & Reproductive History

Uncover the societal impact and dangerous realities before 1975.

This exhibit details the perilous historical reality of illegal abortions performed prior to 1975. It examines the risks of untrained practitioners and makeshift instruments, highlighting the struggle for reproductive rights.

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