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The Mutter Museum
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-3737

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The museum's orgins date to 1858, when Thomas Dent Mütter, retired Professor of Surgery at Jefferson Medical College , presented his personal collection of unique anatomic and pathological materials to The College of Physicians of Philadelphia it was originally open only to medical students, this collection of medial oddities is quickly becoming one of the city's most popular attractions. It boasts over 20,000 unforgettable objects. including fluid-preserved anatomical and pathological specimens; skeletal and dried specimens, medical instruments and apparati; anatomical and pathological models in plaster, wax, papier-mâché, and plastic; memorabilia of famous scientists and physicians; medical illustrations, photographs, prints, and portraits in addition to exhibits on a variety of medical and historical topics. Open 10AM to 5PM everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. $12 General admission, $8 for children 6-18, senior citizens, and college students.