Museo anatomico "G. Tumiati"
Historical anatomy collection of the University of Ferrara with preparations, wax models, plaster casts and 19th-century instruments; visits by appointment.
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About the museum
The museum houses the collection of the Anatomical Cabinet of the University of Ferrara, whose core consists of specimens prepared by Giovanni Tumiati (1760–1804), professor of anatomy and obstetrics. In the 19th century the collection was enriched with new preparations, models and instruments from later anatomists.
The only ancient inventory was closed on 15 November 1871 and recorded 1,987 items; two copies exist. Over time many pieces were lost and the original labels were mislaid or mixed up, so the specimens are now arranged by type and preparation. In the later 19th century the museum went through a period of decline, and in the early 1980s it risked being abolished to make room for university expansion; it was then saved and reorganised.
Today the museum is part of the Sistema museale di Ateneo of the University of Ferrara. Its collections include osteological specimens, dissections of muscles, vessels, nerves and viscera, statues and plaster casts, 19th-century wax models, specimens in fluid, embryos and foetuses, anthropological and comparative anatomy specimens, histological slides and antique anatomical instruments.
Highlights
- Dry anatomical preparations, with and without vessel injection
- 19th-century wax models and plaster anatomical statues
- Specimens in fluid, embryos and foetuses
- Antique anatomical instruments, including saws, knives and microscopes
- Osteological section and comparative anatomy collection
- Operated by
- Università degli Studi di Ferrara – Sistema museale di Ateneo
- Visitors per year
- approx. 910
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission according to the Musei Online portal.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The Musei Online portal indicates accessibility for people with disabilities, without further details.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Visits by appointment: requests should be made to the contact person named by the University of Ferrara (tel. 0532 455939). The venue is the Dipartimento di Scienze biomediche e chirurgico specialistiche. |
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