The Museum of Wax Moulages Zurich presents one of the most important collections of medical wax moulages worldwide. The exhibition shows three-dimensional reproductions of diseased body parts in the form of moulages produced in Zurich. The special technique of making moulages provides fascinatingly real-looking results in body size. Today, the collection again serves as a teaching collection for medical students. Information in the showcases of the permanent and special exhibitions illustrates additional meanings the moulages have acquired over the course of history. In the museum, moulages of skin diseases and surgical results are exhibited with short accompanying texts that are understandable for the medical layperson. The permanent exhibition shows important skin diseases. In addition, historically significant and nowadays rare diseases can also be seen.
