For nearly 500 years the pioneering work of scientists, royal donations, and gifts from researchers have enriched the University’s unique collections.
Museums at Uppsala University
Museum Gustavianum
The museum is housed in the University’s oldest building with the Anatomical Theatre at the top. Exhibited is the Augsburg Art Cabinet, discoveries from the Viking period, the history of the University, mummies and more. The coin cabinet and art collections also belong to the museum.
Uppsala University Library
The University Library is one of the oldest in Northern Europe and over the centuries it has acquired large, valuable collections. Visit the exhibition hall at Carolina Rediviva where you will also find temporary exhibitions.
The Linnaean Gardens
The Linnaeus Garden and the Botanical Garden are Sweden’s oldest botanical gardens. Linnaeus’ Hammarby preserves an authentic 18th century environment. For 350 years the Linnaean Gardens have successfully combined botany and horticulture in an educational mix.
Museum of Medical History
The museum shows the development of medicine from its beginnings until today. Instruments, machinery and other objects are on display from most of the different medical fields, such as child delivery, intensive care and clinical chemistry. The museum also tells the 300 year history of Uppsala University Hospital.
The Museum of Evolution
The Museum of Evolution cares for and displays the University’s natural history collections – over 5 million specimens of fossils, minerals, animals, and plants. Since the 17th century, the diversity of nature has been collected here for research, education and enjoyment.
