Museum Vrolik - Free Audio Guide
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Museum Vrolik, 9, Meibergdreef, Zuidoost, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland, 1105 AZ, Nederland
Museum Vrolik is an anatomical museum situated in the Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam, renowned for its extensive collection of medical heritage. Founded in 1984, its history dates back to the early 1800s when Gerardus Vrolik and his son Willem began gathering anatomical specimens. The museum houses important collections, including the Hovius collection, featuring skeletal remains affected by various diseases. Visitors can explore themes of human anatomy, pathology, embryology, and teratology. The museum welcomes AMC staff, students, and patients under specific conditions, while general visitors must pay an admission fee. It is accessible to a broad audience and provides a unique insight into medical history, making it a significant cultural destination in Amsterdam.