Museo di Palazzo Poggi Anatomy & Obstetrics Collection
Museo di Palazzo Poggi
An extraordinary collection of 18th-century anatomical waxworks, including works by masters such as Clemente Susini and Anna Morandi.

šŸ“œ Museum in Bologna, Italy, housing a unique collection of 18th-century anatomical waxworks.
šŸ” Features works by masters like Clemente Susini, Ercole Lelli, and Anna Morandi.

Why Go

šŸ”¬ See rare and beautiful 18th-century anatomical wax models
šŸ‘¶ Explore a substantial obstetrics section
šŸ–¼ļø Admire the 'Venerina' by Clemente Susini, a famous dissected wax figure
šŸ›ļø Discover a historic university setting with other scientific collections

Why Avoid

āš ļø Some exhibits may be gruesome or unsettling for sensitive visitors

Tips

šŸš¶ Easily walkable from Bologna city centre
ā³ Allow 30-45 minutes for medical sections, 1.5 hours for the full museum

Cost

šŸ’° Admission 5 EUR, concession 3 EUR.

Hours

šŸ•’ Weekdays (except Mon) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekends 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Summer hours vary.

Location

šŸ“ Located at Palazzo Poggi, Via Zamboni 33, in Bologna's Old Town.

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