About Manipal Museum of Anatomy and Pathology
The Manipal Museum of Anatomy and Pathology is a specialized medical museum located inside Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka. Established in the 1950s, it is considered one of the largest museums of its kind in Asia. It houses over 3,000 preserved specimens of human anatomy and pathology, organized for medical education and public awareness about the human body and diseases.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a structured indoor museum spread across halls displaying human anatomical specimens, dissected body parts, skeletons, and pathological specimens showing diseased organs. Exhibits are arranged system-wise with labels and jars preserved in formalin, along with charts, models and comparative anatomy sections. The museum is located within the Kasturba Medical College academic campus and is visited through guided tours in a quiet, educational environment.
Key highlights
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One of the largest anatomy and pathology museums in Asia with over 3,000 specimens
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Extensive collection of normal and diseased human organs, skeletons and dissected specimens
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System-wise arrangement of anatomy and pathology sections for educational understanding
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Comparative anatomy and embryology exhibits