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Pathological-anatomical collection in the Narrenturm

Name: Pathological-anatomical collection in the Narrenturm
Price range: $
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Enter the Narrenturm, Vienna's former mental hospital turned anatomy museum. Circle the round building to view preserved specimens that trace the history of illness, anatomy and death.

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Full description

The Narrenturm, a striking former mental hospital from the 1700s in Alsergrund, now holds Vienna's pathological-anatomical collection. Exhibits cover anatomy, illness and death, including preserved specimens and unusual medical oddities gathered over more than a century.

Reviewers call it graphic, grim and fascinating, best suited to visitors with some medical interest and a strong stomach. There is usually no queue at the entrance, and about 45 minutes is enough.

It is an unusual choice that stands apart from Vienna's imperial and fine-art museums.

Reviewers call it graphic, grim and fascinating, best suited to visitors with some medical interest and a strong stomach. There is usually no queue at the entrance, and about 45 minutes is enough.

It is an unusual choice that stands apart from Vienna's imperial and fine-art museums.

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Address

Spitalgasse 2, 1090 Wien, Austria · Alsergrund

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

45 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Not recommended for the squeamish
prior medical knowledge helps
allow roughly 45 minutes, and note it is closed on Mondays.

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Reviews

Not for the squeamish! A grim but fascinating look into medical history. It’s the kind of place that really makes you appreciate your own health. Highly recommended for those who can stomach it.

AntiDote

2/5

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