Pathologisch-anatomisches Bundesmuseum

Pathological and Anatomical State Museum

Housed in a squat tower, which once was an insane asylum, the Narrenturm (Fool's Tower), this museum contains some of the dustier corners of the annals of medicine. You will find preserved hydrocephalic infants, wax castings of tertiary syphilis, antique medical devices, and even a laryngeal tuberculous ulcer. The gift shop sells postcards depicting the best of these.

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Address

Narrenturm, Spitalgasse 2

Getting there

take trams 37-38, 40-42; in a round building which can be hard to find

Hours

Wed 10:00-18:00, Thu Sat 10:00-13:00

Price

€4 (adults), €2 (concessions), free (under 19)

Website

nhm-wien.ac.at (opens in a new tab)