A real museum of human horrors is hidden at the gates of Lyon

Imagine a time when medicine was at the crossroads of science and art. It is in this context, in 1854, that the Testut-Latarjet museum was created at the request of the director of the medical preparatory school in Lyon. In its early days, the Hôtel-Dieu housed these anatomical treasures bequeathed by the surgeon Marc-Antoine Petit. Over the years, the museum evolved and merged with other medical institutions, becoming an essential training ground for future doctors in Lyon. In 1930, it moved to the Rockefeller estate in the 8th arrondissement of Lyon. musée Testut-Latarjet Lyon

The Testut-Latarjet museum, closed since 2015, is set to reopen its doors in the coming months in Rillieux-la-Pape. The collections, currently hidden in the shadows of the Ostérode neighborhood, will finally see the light of day. Inside, you can find hundreds of pieces related to the worst things ever done to the human anatomy. The Museum of Medical Sciences and Health - Testut Latarjet Anatomy Museum includes: cranial deformities, eunuch skeletons, fetuses in jars, the history of drugs, and famous crime cases explained in detail to an eager audience.

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Sensitive souls, look away...

The museum pays tribute to two emblematic figures of the Lyon faculty, Jean-Léo Testut and André Latarjet, renowned anatomists. Their influence continues through the collections and stories that have marked medical education in Lyon. The Testut-Latarjet museum promises to immerse us in the evolution of medicine, from its fascinating beginnings to our modern days. Whether you are passionate about medical sciences, a history enthusiast, or simply curious, this cultural gem (although a bit morbid) will delight human body enthusiasts, budding scientists, or future serial killers...

Just look at this amazing picture! It's like a window to a fascinating world of anatomy. The bones are so intricately detailed, almost like a work of art. Can you imagine all the knowledge and history behind this image? It's truly mesmerizing. Let's take a moment to appreciate the wonder of the human body.