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Name:

Medical Museion
University of Copenhagen

Type:
Archive; Library; Museum
Address:
18- Fredericiagade
Copenhagen DK-1310
Denmark
Contact:
Ken Arnold, Director
Email:
kra@sund.ku.dk
Telephone:
+45 35323801
Telephone:
45 35323800
Fax: +45 35323816
Online:
Web Site:
https://www.museion.ku.dk/
Catalog:
https://wellcomecollection.org/works?query=%22Medical%20museums.%22
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Abstract:

Founded in 1787 as a library for the Royal College of Surgeons. The Library, now owned by Copenhagen University, exists to support researchers with an interest in the history of medicine and allied subjects. The Library provides service to fellows, students and members of the staff. The Library's online catalogue is available at: https://www.museion.ku.dk/ . Please contact Librarian for further information.

Holdings:

Ca. 40,000 monographs, including a few incunabulars and 16th - 20th century books. Extensive collections of archives, more than 500 register items, including patient journals, and records from private organizations. The visual resources collection houses more than 60,000 photographs, prints and paintings.

Subject Strengths:
History of Medicine; History of Surgery
Last Updated:
21 Sep 2022