“The truths of pathology” Morbid anatomy, microscopes, and the Pathological Society of Dublin

Pathology in the nineteenth century was a broad field, aiming to understand the causes and nature of diseases. Unlike today, when pathology is its own specialty within medicine, in the nineteenth century, pathological research was carried out by physicians, surgeons and obstetricians. In Ireland, there was a particular focus on linking the clinical observation of patients to the signs found in their bodies, post-mortem.

This exhibition explores two ways that pathology was studied in the nineteenth century:  morbid anatomy and the microscope. It also examines the role of the Pathological Society of Dublin in promoting pathology research and education.

Our onsite exhibition is normally open weekdays between 10am and 4pm. We ask visitors to check in advance of their visit that it will be possible to view the exhibition on the day of their choice. 

If you can't visit in person you can also view this exhibition online.