Mutter Museum
14 expert reviews
Fodor's
"The museum has hundreds of anatomical and pathological specimens, medical instruments, and organs removed from patients, including a piece of John Wilkes Booth's neck tissue." Full review
Concierge
"Creepy, curious, and gorgeous coexist at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia's Mütter Museum, where your inner hypochondriac can come face-to-face with medical oddities."
Lonely Planet
"Skip med school and visit this seriously twisted museum to learn all about the history of medicine in the US." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A collection of curiosities—medical and otherwise—housed in a gorgeous Beaux Arts building." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Not for the weak of stomach, this museum is dedicated to medical oddities and abnormalities." Full review
On the Grid
"The Mütter Museum is like nothing else. Though it’s exhibits might not sit well with those weak (or full) in the stomach, the collection is fascinating. " Full review
National Geographic
"“If you’re into CSI, this place will pique your curiosity.”—Sarah Schaffer. Final resting place of Chang and Eng’s conjoined liver and other medical oddities. 19 South 22nd Street; tel. ..." Full review
Where
"At The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, explore this fascinating museum full of anatomical and pathological artifacts and anomalies, medical instruments and skeletons." Full review
Atlas Obscura
"America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain. " Full review
Time Out
"This is invariably the museum that out-of-town guests beg to be taken to when visiting Philadelphia." Full review
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If you’re not a squeamish type, then make sure to get a good look at the Soap Lady, slices of Albert Einstein’s brain, foreign objects removed from bodies, the “corset” skeleton and wet specimens from every part of the human body.