Mutter Museum
Philadelphia, PA 19103-3097
Phone: (215) 563-3737
- Cross Street:
- Ludlow Street
- Hours:
- Daily 10am-5pm
Editorial Review for Mutter Museum – by Elisa Ludwig
In Short
Part freak show, part scientific historical vault, the Mutter Museum is one of Philadelphia's truly original--and truly bizarre--treasures. Housed in the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, it was established in 1849 to preserve scientific material for research. The collection has since grown to include such artifacts as the livers of Siamese twins Chang and Eng, bladder stones and Florence Nightingale's sewing kit.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyChildren under six years old get in for free.
The ExtrasThe museum's 20,000 displayed objects include anatomical and pathological specimens, models, illustrations, slides and photographs, and scientist and doctor memorabilia from 1750 to the present.
Know Before You GoSpecial exhibits about historical events in medical history and contemporary health issues are on display alongside the permanent collection.
User Reviews for Mutter Museum
09/19/2006 Posted by bdigger1
It's great to see freaks like me here. I'm going to donate my unusually large head to science here when I die for all to see. Cool place.
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
08/03/2006 Posted by npol
A little known treasure. Fascinating in a bizarre way. Even tho children under 6 are admitted free, DO NOT TAKE THEM. Much as I like this place, I don't think I would take anybody under 13 - and only then, a teen with an interest in science and/or medicine. If you have those interests you will learn a great deal.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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