Semmelweis Museum of Medical History (Orvostorteneti Muzeum)

Top 1% of attractions in Budapest
8/10

5 expert reviews

“A museum in the childhood house of a medical pioneer. ”

– Atlas Obscura

Fodor's Fodor's
"This splendid baroque house was the birthplace of Ignác Semmelweis (1818–65), the Hungarian physician who proved the contagiousness of puerperal (childbed) fever."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This museum traces the history of medicine from Greco-Roman times through medical tools, instruments and photographs; yet another antique pharmacy also makes an appearance." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"This museum is installed in the house where Ignác Fülöp Semmelweis was born (1818-1865), a gynaecologist in his state, a specialist in infectious diseases." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This museum, which traces the history of medicine from ancient times to the modern era, is located in the former home of Ignác Semmelweis, Hungary's leading 19th-century physician." Full review



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