"Science with the Palace in the background" Festival

What is each organ responsible for in the human body? What did autopsies used to look like? These are some of the questions which could have been answered by visiting a stand prepared by the Museum of the History of Medicine of the Medical University of Warsaw during a scientific festival which took place last weekend in the palace and park complex in Jabłonna.

The 19th edition of the event was opened, among others, by Prof. Paweł Włodarski. Addressing the participants of the festival, he said that he was pleased to see the continuing interest in science. He emphasized that during the COVID-19 pandemic the results of scientists' research translated into the creation of effective vaccines, and thanks to them we could meet safely. He also invited the public to visit the university's booth.

The Museum of the History of Medicine has prepared an exhibition of old anatomical prints and a special anatomical model with removable parts, for those interested in the mysteries of the human body. The phantom was of great interest especially to children, who eagerly listened to how the various organs worked and tried to correctly place them in the model. The youngest could also learn about the structure of the human body by painting special coloring pages based on pictures from Netter's Anatomy. The organisers provided small gifts for both children and adults. Our guests could also watch a film promoting "the Anatomical Theatre of the 21st Century.”

During the two days of the festival, which aimed to promote the science, visitors had the opportunity to listen to the interesting lectures and speeches, take part in competitions, workshops and scientific laboratories. Prominent scientists, writers and artists, among others, shared their knowledge and experiences.

The main organiser of the event was the House of Meetings and Conferences of the Polish Academy of Sciences  in Jabłonna.