The Josephinum's permanent exhibition invites visitors on an engaging exploration of medical history. Delve into the fascinating story of medicine, from the renowned anatomical wax models of Emperor Joseph II to critical examinations of 19th-century advancements and modern bioethical dilemmas. Discover historical objects and instruments, many displayed for the first time, offering rich insights into Vienna's medical heritage.
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The Josephinum's permanent exhibition showcases its rich collections across seven rooms on the first floor, dedicated to world-famous anatomical wax models purchased by Emperor Joseph II. The ground floor highlights the development of medicine since the 19th century, including its darker periods, and touches upon modern high-tech medicine and bioethics.
The Josephinum proudly presents its extensive permanent exhibition, offering a deep dive into the history of medicine, with a particular focus on Vienna's contributions. The first floor is dedicated to the renowned anatomical wax models, originally acquired by Emperor Joseph II, displayed in their historical context. This section also explores the history of the Josephinum building itself during the 18th century. Complementing this, the ground floor serves a dual purpose as a university collection store and a flexible exhibition space. It focuses on objects and themes related to the evolution of medicine from the 19th century onwards, critically addressing periods like National Socialism and contemporary issues such as high-tech medicine and bioethics. Visitors can discover magnificent historical objects, instruments, images, documents, and books, many of which are being shown to the public for the first time. Highlights include surgical instruments commissioned by Giovanni Alessandro Brambilla, the world's first endoscope developed by Philipp Bozzini, Franz Joseph Gall's Skull, a handwritten résumé by Sigmund Freud, and the file related to Empress Elisabeth's murder.
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Seligmann Fragments
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