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Discover "Freud, Berggasse 19": The Permanent Exhibition at Sigmund Freud Museum in Vienna

Explore the original living and practice rooms of Sigmund and Anna Freud, experiencing psychoanalysis' authentic birthplace.

The "Freud, Berggasse 19" exhibition invites you to an authentic journey into the origins of psychoanalysis within the actual home and work spaces of Sigmund and Anna Freud. Located in Vienna's historic Sigmund Freud Museum, this permanent display preserves original layouts, offering a unique glimpse into their lives and profound contributions. Explore significant artifacts, including family objects, rare manuscripts, and compelling photographs that detail key stages of Freud's influential career.

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Exhibition summary

The permanent exhibition 'Freud, Berggasse 19' is housed in the original living quarters and practice rooms of Sigmund and Anna Freud. It offers an authentic experience of the birthplace of psychoanalysis through original layouts and exhibits, including manuscripts, photographs, and personal items.

Curatorial context

The permanent exhibition at the Sigmund Freud Museum, titled "Freud, Berggasse 19," is situated in the historic living quarters and practice rooms of Sigmund and Anna Freud. It offers visitors an authentic immersion into the birthplace of psychoanalysis by preserving the original layouts of these significant spaces. The exhibition showcases numerous artifacts, including objects that belonged to the Freud family, original manuscripts, and photographs, which collectively illustrate key stages of Freud's career and personal biography. Within Sigmund Freud's practice rooms, visitors can explore rare first editions and presentation copies of his works, demonstrating the early global dissemination of psychoanalysis. The focus in the treatment room is on the "talking cure," referencing his case histories and texts, with the original couch's location deliberately left empty as a poignant reminder of historical events and Freud's forced exile. An AR installation allows visitors to virtually recreate the couch's presence. Anna Freud's adjacent rooms are dedicated to her work in psychoanalysis and pedagogy, highlighting her collaborations and her role in establishing the museum. The private family rooms delve into Freud's life as a family man and his early medical career, featuring personal items and family documents, with "The Interpretation of Dreams" serving as a centerpiece in the former bedroom.

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Concept and Design: Atelier Czech/Hermann Czech and Gerhard Flora. Curators: Monika Pessler and Daniela Finzi. Exhibition assistance: Johanna Frei and Nora Haas. Consulting Printed items: Arkadi Blatow. Editing exhibition texts: Hermann Czech, Daniela Finzi, Gerhard Flora, Johanna Frei and Monika Pessler.
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