Mütter Museum

A medical museum located in the Center City area that contains a vast collection of medical oddities, anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment.

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  • Phone

    (215) 560-8564

  • Website

    muttermuseum.org

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  • Type

    Science Museum

Address

19 S 22nd St (at Ludlow St) Philadelphia , PA 19103 United States

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The Traveler

Creeping place. Best to go on a Sunday early so you can move around its a little cramped in there. Also bring earbuds because you can listen to the stories of some of the patients.

Roger F

Not for the squeamish or faint of heart unless but if that's not you then you should definitely make a trip out here as it's worth the time for those fascinated by the history of medicine .

Jake Smith

You do not need to pay the admission to enter the gift shop , so if you're looking for a unique souvenir without paying the steep fee, it's possible.

ENGMA

A fantastic collection of scientific curiosities and oddities that will be sure to inspire your thinking cap.

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James C

One of the best museums I've been to dealing with anatomy . Worth a stop because it's weirdly informative as they say.

Travel Channel

Home to the plaster cast of the world’s “first” Siamese twins. The performing twins once travelled the world, but this artifact remains here in Philly. --Travel Channel’s Mysteries at the Museum

Philadelphia Magazine

Anthony Bourdain visited the Mutter Museum while in town filming The Layover. They tweeted "Anthony Bourdain visited the Mütter for his tv show The Layover and proclaimed "The best gift shop ever."

Julia Lu

This museum is not for the faint hearted! There are a lot of baby fetuses and other gross things.

NBC Philadelphia

The Mutter Museum opened in 1863 when Philadelphia physician Thomas Mutter donated $30,000 and his personal collection of odd artifacts to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.

Christine S

This was the coolest museum ever. The exhibits were awesome! As someone with a healthcare background, I loved it!

Chrissy Nickel

Very cool museum . Interesting medical oddities . Could browse for hours. Very crowded on Saturdays.

Anthony McDonnell

Photography is not allowed, but listening to people's audible gasps at the displays more than makes up for it.

Naomi Leibowitz

Plan for a good half a day exploring this collection of unique perspectives on our "mortal coil", then work on protecting your own with a healthy lunch or snack at Trader Joe's just down the street. Read more

Steve Dean

see some of the creepiest, coolest, and most horrifying genetic and biological anomalies human history has to offer

David Ingledow

Really interesting collection of skulls, medical artefacts and not to mention Albert Einstein's brain!

Jason Mesiarik

Real life science and the mysteries of medicine are revealed. Great learning for parents and children alike that answers why you should or shouldn't do that. Oddities galore here!

Stephanie Chase

Amazing and varied collection of oddities. Not to be missed.

Chris Odegard

Check out the downstairs exhibits , they're very interesting and gruesome to see.

Jessica Herbst-Thorn

Really interesting! Well worth the time and price of admission.

Liz

Be sure to visit the garden . There are benches and the flowers smell great.

IrmaZandl ZandlSlant

Super crowded , small and most egregious- no photography .

Colin Lee

Extremely interesting museum ; crowded on weekends and no photos allowed

Tim Deng

For the faint of heart but worth it. Bring your student ID if you have one for a discount !

Julia Truten

My dad worked here. It's a very singular museum , easily worth at least one trip. Evocative, as well as "disturbingly informative."

Taylor Hartzel

A small museum with lots of history and medicine packed inside

Paul Brown

A must see in Philly. The medical oddities are both creepy and intriguing.

sweetpearacer

Buy a plush megacolon with a cute smiley face as you depart.

Jamie Bell

Awesome place! Very interesting. A little over priced for such a small museum though.

**Heath**

Loved it. Go in with an open mind and you will enjoy yourself.

Nick Taylor

Great oddities for the whole family!

ESTHER

A great exhibit . Too bad you can't really take pictures.

Karen Fox

Go in the afternoon or on a weekend, the school groups are loud and distracting.

Jillian Burnickas

Such a cool place, totally off the beaten path.

Chelsea McDevitt

Creepy and interesting. A must see!

Gabriella W

Unique, educational , and amazing

Brian Masefield

This isn't "my thing," but lots of cool stuff. Do NOT see it before a meal, though.

Amanda Lyking

if youre into anatomy , medicine , or just like to see freaky things, this is a must see!

RC

I give this place a "like" even though I wanted to throw up, and someone fainted which scared us shitless. That probably intrigues you...You'll like it here.

Lisa Taylor

Bizarre, amazing and creepy. If you have a sensitive stomach I don't suggest this.

Loraine Guritzky

Fascinating specimens and loads of historical info.

Melissa

Buy advance tickets online, at the Independence Visitors Center's site. And, read the rules before you go.

Sarina

I came here on a date with my boyfriend. We are both science nerds and we absolutely loved it!

tedy Beezy

If you love medicine you can appreciate the exhibits

Katra Browning

This place if full of unusual medical facts and body parts, a must see for anyone interested in medical science.

Rik Lomas

Great museum but their no-photography rule belongs in the past too

Doreen Elliott

Freak show from the past

Mujtaba

Save money by purchasing the Philadelphia Pass that includes admission to the Mutter Museum!

Kryptikus

One amazing museum !! Wow!

Jack Osborne

Pretty sure I've seen enough babies in jars to last me a while...

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