Mütter Museum
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About Mütter Museum
Located at 19 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, the Mütter Museum is part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. It is renowned for its fascinating, and sometimes macabre, collection that illustrates the history of medicine and the human body. The museum's exhibits include a variety of preserved human specimens, such as a collection of skulls, a human colon, and the fused skeleton of Harry Eastlack. Visitors can also see historical medical instruments, wax models of various conditions, and a display of items removed from patients' bodies. The Mütter Museum offers a unique perspective on medical history and anatomical anomalies, making it a distinctive destination for those interested in science, medicine, and the unusual. Its official website is https://muttermuseum.org/.
Why visit
Visit the Mütter Museum for an unparalleled look into medical history, anatomical wonders, and pathological oddities.
Best time to visit
The museum is open most days from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, making weekdays a good option to potentially avoid larger weekend crowds. It is closed on Tuesdays.
Recommended duration
Allow about 1.5 hours (90 minutes).
Opening hours
- Friday
- 10:00-17:00
- Monday
- 10:00-17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00-17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00-17:00
- Thursday
- 10:00-17:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00-17:00
Information may change — verify details before visiting.
Location
19 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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