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 located in the Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam, known for its rich collection of medical heritage. Established in 1984, it traces its origins to the early 1800s when Gerardus Vrolik and his son Willem began assembling anatomical specimens. The museum features significant collections, including the Hovius collection, which showcases skeletal remains affected by various diseases. Visitors can learn about human anatomy, pathology, embryology, and teratology. The museum is open to AMC employees, students, and patients under certain conditions, while general visitors are subject to an admission fee. Accessible to a wide audience, it offers a unique glimpse into medical history and is an essential cultural site in Amsterdam.