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Semmelweis Museum of Medical History
I. Apród u. 1-3.

Ignác Semmelweis (1818-1865), obstetrician and "saviour of mothers", was born in this house and is buried here. He was the first to discover that puerperal fever could be prevented by asepsis. The exhibition follows the history of healing and medicines.
Opening hours:
10.30-18.00 1 Jan-31 Dec
Closed: Mon
Budapest Card Discount: 20%