MUSME places the human body at the centre of a scientific and historical journey, which unfolds along three floors overlooking the street and the internal courtyard.
Along with ancient specimens – provided by the University of Padua, Musei Civici, Azienda Ospedaliera and ULSS16 – you will find interactive showcases, videos and multimedia games, explaining the specimens and illustrating the themes of each room.
Two rooms dedicated to the history of the building and to the years of the Scientific Revolution:
- Room A – History of the former Hospital of Saint Francis the Greater
- Room B – The University of Padua and the Scientific Revolution Revolution
Four rooms dedicated to the birth and development of modern medical sciences:
- Room C – Anatomy: How is the Human Body structured?
- Room D – Physiology: How does the Human Body work?
- Room E – Pathology: How does the Human Body malfunction?
- Room F – Therapeutics: How does the Human Body heal?
- A great modern Anatomical Theatre
Two rooms for thematic exhibitions.
You will see medical instruments and both ancient and modern specimens, even some of anatomical pathology.
Wonderful ancient volumes, usually inaccessible to the public, can be browsed virtually here. Multi-level games teach the correct anatomy of the human body, the medical terminology, the link between pathologies and pathogens while interactive Q&A panels encourage the visitor to reflect upon the themes in terms of both historical-scientific knowledge and their own health.
Forbidden not to touch!
Observe microbes and bacteria through a truly innovative microscope!
Listen to the sounds of heart and the lungs just like a real doctor!
Touch real plastinated organs and browse through ancient volumes (thanks to a little trick)!
Smell medicinal herbs in the Therapeutics Room!
