Museums
The University’s collections of art and science history are unique. The large scientific, artistic and cultural collections have been tended in Uppsala since the Middle Ages. Uppsala University’s museums are an important resource to research and education, for visitors and the people of Uppsala.
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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.
Gustavianum
Gustavianum, Uppsala University Museum, looks after many unique and fragile objects – Egyptian mummies, Roman and Greek collections, archaeological finds from the Viking period, works of art, the famous Augsburg Art Cabinet, scientific instruments from various eras – and much more.
Six newly produced exhibitions showcase a wide selection of objects from the University’s outstanding collections. The historic building’s architectural qualities, new exhibitions and modern museum technology combine to offer visitors a completely new experience of the Museum and the University’s rich cultural heritage.
The top of the Augsburg art cabinet.
Carolina Rediviva
Visit the exhibition hall at Carolina Rediviva for samples from the library’s large, valuable collections from many centuries. Here you will also find temporary exhibitions.
Museum of Medical History
The Museum of Medical History 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.
Bertha Röntgen's hand, December 22, 1895. The first X-ray image taken of a human being.
The Linnaeus Museum
The Linnaeus Museum resides in the former residence of the Director of Uppsala University’s botanical garden, the present Linnaeus Garden. This is where Carl Linnaeus and his family lived during the latter half of the 18th century. The museum houses a collection of furniture, objects, and pantings that tell the story of Linnaeus’ life as a scientist and family man.
