Interesting displays but no access to the upper floors. Really rude and aggressive member of staff - genuinely found him threatening when I failed to notice a sign forbidding access to the upper floors. Disgusting women's toilets (see pic) that suggest that no one gives a monkeys about the experience once they have your money.

Very beautiful place to learn about medical history and the medical history of Vienna. Easy to follow, everything in English as well. Would definitely recommend coming here. You can also buy combination tickets with the museum of natural history

I've been there twice: First two years ago, and the second time a few weeks ago. Both times I really enjoyed it! It might not be for the faint-hearted, anatomy isn't always pretty. But you can learn a lot about the place itself and about the different exhibits, everything you see has a written description and it is truly fascinating. If you have the chance you should take the guided tour! If I remember correctly we had a medicine student show us a lot more exhibits and explaining everything to our group, which is definitely worth the money!

I cannot put more stars. If I could, I would. One of my most favorite places not only in Vienna but in Europe. Every time I am visiting the city, I find time to visit. I was there before and after the renovation and it looks great. The amount of exhibit items is fascinating especially the first one from late 1700 (1792 or 1987 if my memory servs me well). Last visit I had the whole afternoon as time to really look and read and it put a whole other layer of interest. I strongly recommend to read and observe rather than rush through. And the guy that was on the ticket counter is the most kind and charming person ever. He made me feel very appreciated as a visitor. And if you have the time, visit the guided tour on the second floor. It is only in German. As a non-german speaker I did visit it and enjoyed it so much. I grasped here and there what was explained but even looking is good enough. If you understand the guide I imagine it would be even more interesting. The only thing that I am missing is the model of C-section that was on display before the renovation. But regardless I would visit again and would recommend that you visit. Please do not rush, try to free your mind and not be disgusted as this is part of nature and try to look it up from the fascinating and scientific angle it is showing. It can change your view on life and your lifestyle for the better.

Very nice museum but be warned: it can be a bit groosome. It's not for the faint of heart.

The museum houses world-famous and unique exhibits, such as the 29,500-year-old Venus von Willendorf, the Stellersek manatee, which died out over 200 years ago, or giant saurian skeletons. The world's largest and oldest collection of meteorites with the spectacular new growth, the Martian meteorite "Tissint", the anthropological permanent exhibition on the origin and development of humans and the new prehistoric showrooms with the Venus and Gold Cabinets are among the highlights of a tour of 39 showrooms. However, because time does not stand still in a palace of science, the new Digital Planetarium was presented on the 125th anniversary Saturn rings brings. In the research departments of the Natural History Museum Vienna, around 60 scientists conduct current basic research in a wide variety of fields in the earth, bio and human sciences.

We can find History of medicine and pathology

If you like curiosities, pathology and dark tourism this is the place for you. Unfortunately, the museum only shows a very small part of their entire collection, but what they show is very fascinating

My teen daughter and I are both very interested in biology and medicine and looked forward to visiting this museum. The collection is good, with informative and clear explanations in both German and English. The history of the building is interesting and there are a few interactive displays with quizzes and additional information. Unfortunately, our experience was ruined by a group of young people who appeared to be students. They also appeared to know or be part of the staff. They were incredibly loud and obnoxious with booming voices and screeching laughter that never died down and could be heard across the museum. Who behaves like a pack of circus monkeys in a museum unless they are five years old? I sincerely hope that these were not medical students, considering the tact and maturity that the career demands. When we left, they were all standing in the foyer being as loud as ever and the staff did nothing. For a museum that stresses respect of the real humans whose body parts are on display, it seems that staff would stop this behavior - unless those young people were also staff. As we walked out, my daughter, who was incredibly annoyed at not being able to focus or enjoy the museum said “That was… disrespectful.” If a 15 year old intuitively understands this, how embarrassing for a group of 20-somethings not to.

What an experience! But some might need strong nerves or maybe a sip of water. Located in the old fools house an amazing anatomic selection is kept and was very well explained to us (thank you Gabriel) during a booked tour. The variety of preperation methods over the ages, the different disease (always used for education), the studies and in combination with the old structure of the building a unique experience. Recommendation - book a tour and bring time!

The Narrenturm is very interesting with the things one can see and learn and the history behind the building and the diseases. One can see organs, fetuses, skeletons, and other things. It can be hard to see the dead babies or organs. Be aware of that. But it was definitely worth a visit. The ground story one can explore by themselves, and the upper story is only accessible with a tour. Ah, and you get a discount on the entrance ticket if you are a student or child (not adult yet).

Interesting but intended for medical students

Very diverse and helpfully comentated collection of medical specimens and tools

Fantastic museum with an amazing collection. Call to ask for an English tour, which will give you access to the upper floor.

Very interesting, but it can be disturbing for some. Not for the faint hearted.

Unique museum, recommend if you are interested in the topic of medicine and healthcare. Making photos is prohibited. Depending on your pace expect to spend between 30 to 90 minutes here.

As a husband of a pathologist and a medical doctor myself, I found thr collection fascinating. It's a feat to preserve so many preparations. The expo itself is shocking with some gruesome disease and

if you are interested in biology or human nature, diseases, or any cruel deformation of the human body, you must visit this museum. its close to the Rathaus, and i recommend to walk there by gps, it will guide you through interesting Hofs (meaning patios) through the university town. four stars only goes because based on the images of the museum i saw i expected to be able to walk up the stairs of the tower. :)

There's only so much fun you can have with entrails. Nicely laid out, and kept in a decent condition, but after 5 rooms of body bits it gets a bit repetitive and boring. I think this is excellent for med students, but as a tourist it's not that great. I can compare this to the Wellcome Collection in London, UK, and that one was much more interesting, even visited it several times a few years apart.

A massive and iteresting collection with well-written annotations. Took me almost 3h to go through the ground floor (the part you can visit without the guide), and that was with skipping good 30-40% of the texts due to the closing time approaching. Definitely worth a visit. Not for thr faint of heart.

Great place to visit, very interesting exposition, nice building and great price to quality ratio

As a medicine student, I found this museum very interesting and had fun visiting it. For the faint of heart and one who get grossed Easley perhaps you should visit another museum. The exhibition is very interesting and there are some interactive screens and displays. Note the the upper floor is only available during a guided tour. Also, in most parts of the museum it's forbidden to take pictures.

Reasonably interesting and informative but €8 is a bit steep for this and you’re not allowed to take pictures.

Very interesting place with appropriately disturbing items on display. 4/5 because it was a bit small, and had no refreshments in the intense summer heat. Bring your own water!

We would have liked to see the other two floors, but "the guided tour is only in German" didn't help anyone. You're losing a lot of money this way.

really great and well done descriptions, apart from some of them still being in german. the museum is still a work in progress, but worth a visit

Only go if you have a strong stomach to see the impact of some of the more virulent diseases, medical abnormalities, and congenital defects.

This is perfect place for those who wants to discover the history of patology with real examples. It good for students of medical fields.

The pathological-anatomical collection was founded in 1796. The idea of ​​a specimen collection already goes back to Josef Pasqual Ferro (1753-1809), the then city physicist. The rotunda is 5 storeys high and has a circumference of 66 Viennese Klaftern. There are 28 rooms per floor and an octagon on the roof. With about 50,000 objects, the pathological-anatomical collection is today regarded as the world's largest collection of pathological specimens. With regular ticket its accessible only the ground floor and with combination with a guided tour for 6 euros its also possible to see the second and third floors. Worth to see it !!!

This place is simply awesome! Apart from many natural exponates, the history of medicine and pathology is nicely presented. However, some pieces you are about to see may make you a bit uneasy, be ready for that.

Very beautifully done. Each specimen is well explained and a nice history on pathology is given. Going through the ground floor and the tour is a bit too much. I would advise doing one or the other.

A modern pathological museum. You must be able to handle to see morbidity and anatomical details. Nice place to see the stuff your bodies consist of.

NOT for the faint of heart or those queasy with body parts. I work un public health/forensic pathology and LOVED it. Highly recommend but not for everyone.

Almost nothing on the history of the mental asylum is accessible if you buy a regular ticket. They only admit guided tours to upper floors with all the interesting stuff.

Good and quality expositions, nice staff. A little gory, which is to be expected. Didnt find much about the mental institution. If you're not medically in the know, can get a bit repetitive.