Gustavianum - Uppsala University Museum
About This Museum
People come to the Gustavianum for all sorts of reasons—some are drawn by the mystique of Viking sagas, others by the scholarly ghosts of Sweden's oldest university. You can't help but feel a shiver of history standing in the perfectly preserved anatomical theater, where 17th-century medical students crowded the steep balconies to watch dissections. Then you turn a corner and are face-to-face with a real Egyptian mummy, or perhaps a delicate Viking-age necklace, each piece telling a story that spans continents and centuries. It’s this incredible layering of science, history, and global culture under one magnificent cupola that leaves you feeling like you've touched the very pulse of discovery.
Collection Highlights
The star is undoubtedly the 17th-century anatomical theater, but you'll also find fascinating Egyptian mummies and coffins alongside local Viking treasures like weaponry and intricate jewelry.
Visitor Information
You'll find it right in the heart of Uppsala at Akademigatan 3; it's the grand old building with the striking cupola that you can't miss.
Architecture & Building
A stunning example of Swedish Renaissance architecture, crowned by its iconic cupola which was added in the mid-1600s.
Contact & Location
Address: Gustavianum, 3, Akademigatan, Främre Luthagen, Fjärdingen, Uppsala, Uppsala kommun, Uppsala län, 753 10, Sverige
Phone: +46 18 471 75 71
Website: Visit Website
