Medical University of Wrocław
A Place Where Tradition Meets Innovation
The Medical University of Wrocław campus is where history and science come together. Its 19th-century buildings hold extraordinary stories of pioneering medical discoveries. This is where remarkable physicians and scientists, such as Jan Mikulicz-Radecki, Wiktor Bross, and Hanna and Ludwik Hirszfeld, left their mark.
The University invites you to explore the fascinating history of medicine through its unique museums:
- Forensic Medicine Museum – one of the few in Europe, offering an accessible insight into forensic medicine and the work of the Institute of Forensic Medicine.
- Pharmacy Museum – located in a historic pharmacy on Wrocław’s market square, operating continuously since the 1950s. Visitors can uncover the secrets of alchemy and traditional methods of medicine production.
- The Medical University of Wrocław is constantly investing in the advancement of science and innovation. In just three years, it will open the Interactive Medical Discovery Center – a unique place in Poland and Europe, where the history of medicine will meet cutting-edge technology and education. A multimedia narrative exhibition will take visitors on a journey through groundbreaking discoveries that reshaped the world of medicine, enriched by the university’s invaluable museum collections.