Beschrijving

This illustrated volume provides an in-depth exploration of the Sigmund Freud Museum in Vienna (Berggasse 19), the historic site of Freud’s former residence and practice. The book covers the building’s history, the significance of the space for Freud’s life and work, and the museum’s conception as a place of remembrance and research. Detailed photographs, floor plans, and archival documents bring the rooms and atmosphere to life, allowing the reader to virtually walk through the spaces where Freud developed psychoanalysis.
The text situates Freud’s personal and professional world within the societal and intellectual context of late 19th- and early 20th-century Vienna — discussing the social networks, the medical-clinical milieu, and the host of visitors, patients and collaborators that populated his circle. It highlights how Freud’s work was inextricably tied to the city, its cosmopolitan character, and the transformations of psychiatry and culture he witnessed.
Finally, the book reflects on the museum’s role today: as a site of memory, scholarship and public engagement. It shows how the legacy of Freud is curated, questioned and communicated for contemporary audiences, blending historical authenticity with cultural interpretation. This makes the book a valuable resource both for visitors and for anyone interested in psychoanalytic history, museum studies and Vienna’s intellectual heritage.