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The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Museum · Rittenhouse ·

The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Museum · Rittenhouse ·
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"The Mütter Museum, housed within a portion of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, can trace its origins back to 1858, when Dr. Thomas Mütter donated his collection of medical models and specimens in an effort to honor medicine’s heritage and celebrate its advancements. The museum's 25,000-item collection, spread between two floors, includes everything from medical instruments and wax models, to bones and anatomical, or “wet,” specimens, all ranging from the fascinating, to the disturbing, to the downright disgusting. A few highlights include a Civil War-era set of amputation instruments, a jar of skin from a patient with a skin-picking disorder, and a giant, desiccated colon that'll have you eating kale for weeks. All gawking aside, it’s a true testament to the study and practice of medicine." - Nancy DePalma

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Medical history museum with anatomical specimens, models

medical history
human specimens
anatomical specimens
medical instruments
skulls
gift shop
albert einstein's brain
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Medical history museum with anatomical specimens, models

medical history
human specimens
anatomical specimens
medical instruments
skulls
gift shop
albert einstein's brain
no photos allowed
Google Rating
4.6 (6.3K)
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4.2
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19 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Get directions

Restroom
Paid street parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
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