Natural History Museum Vienna Collection of Anatomical Pathology

Located in Vienna, the Collection of Anatomical Pathology is a unique part of the Natural History Museum Vienna, housed in the historic Narrenturm, or Fool’s Tower. Originally built to house Vienna’s mentally ill until the mid-19th century, this round structure now hosts a range of exhibits that delve into medical history and pathology. Visitors can explore an array of strange and macabre displays, offering a vivid look into the past when mental health treatments were vastly different. The collection provides a fascinating, if somewhat unsettling, insight into the evolution of medical practices and the understanding of human anatomy.