This exhibition is housed in the historic Madhouse Tower, a building originally erected in 1784. Since 1971, it has been home to the world's largest public collection of anatomical pathology exhibits, featuring approximately 50,000 items used for studying human diseases and advancing medicine.
The Madhouse Tower, a distinctive round building erected in 1784, has a history of housing mental patients until 1869. Since 1971, it has served as the location for the world's largest public collection of anatomical pathology exhibits, comprising around 50,000 items. These specimens, which display a variety of malformations and diseases, were historically used by students and doctors for the study of human diseases and medical progress. Today, the collection continues this educational mission, attracting interest even from individuals offering their own bodies for inclusion after death, a unique way of being remembered.
The building itself, known historically as the 'Fool's Tower,' was part of the old Vienna General Hospital. Its imposing architecture and former use lend a unique context to the exhibition. The collection offers a detailed look into pathological anatomy, providing valuable insights for medical professionals and the public interested in the history of medicine and human health.
