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Mutter Museum

19 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-563-3737
Ranked #20 of 252 attractions in Philadelphia
4.0 of 5 stars 117 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums, Science Museums
Description: This museum, located at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, showcases medical oddities.
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dkm1776
dkm1776
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW

Although I haven't been here in awhile (I believe they've done some work on the place since my last visit), this is the weirdest museum I've been to-- and I liked it! It's a museum of medical oddities, among other things. This is not for those without a strong constitition. More

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DBFX
Toronto, Canada
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11 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012 NEW

Great, weird, unique museum full of medical oddities. If you have a (mature) child who is interested in biology, and is not squeamish about guts and gore (it's not really a bloody place, just full of preserved body parts), then you will have a wonderful visit to a place your child will always remember. Don't have a kid to drag... More

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Philalady
Philadelphia, PA
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012 NEW

Oddments of medical history, teenagers loved it. Great collection of biological specimens. More

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abeeds
Bucks County, PA, USA
Top Contributor
58 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012 NEW

Went here reluctantly because I have a weak constitution. It was a bit gorey when you read what each item is on display but also quite interesting. More

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LikeLivingThere
Pennsylvania
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12 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012 NEW

This collection of medical oddities isn't for everyone, but it's interesting to anyone in the health care field, or who is fascinated by physical differences. After about an hour, though, I'd seen enough evidence of weird ailments and aberrations. More

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Thon90
Wayne, Pennsylvania
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

If people in the 1800's did not collect this data on disease and disformities we would not have the cures we have today. It is an educational and emotional experience. More

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Geneva D
Ewing, New Jersey
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12 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

a lot of intersting things to see but i came away feeling a bit nauceous! More

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Frank C
Princeton Junction, New Jersey
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8 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

My sister who lives in Austria had been dieing to go here. So my girlfriend, my sister, and I took a day trip to Philly and we started here. We entered the museum and paid the irritated clerk who was rude. We walked around and took our time looking at every picture, every bone, piece of skin and exhibit they... More

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Kathetc
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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22 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

Quirky medical exhibits from 19th century medicine. More

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mrs_dj_sol
Voorhees, New Jersey
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16 reviews
45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

Cheap admission. Cool and unique medical oddities on display - not for the faint of stomach! More

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