Mutter Museum
A fabulously unique experience is waiting for you right in Philadelphia at the Mutter Museum. This great spot is located right on 19 South 22nd Street within the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. You are sure to enjoy a visit to this museum, which actually houses all kinds of odd and very interesting medical artifacts and tools. This is a really great way to learn all about the past history of the medical profession as well as the many procedures that have been done away with or perfected over the years.
Founded by a man named Thomas Dent Mutter back in 1858, this museum started off as an exhibit of his personal collection of items. Today, you will be able to view a collection that has grown to a phenomenal size of over 20,000 items. Although some people may say that the Mutter Museum collection is a bit gross in nature, others love to stop by so that they can see the strange and unusual. In addition to the items on hand, you will be able view photographs, plaster models, dried specimens, and so on. There is even a cancerous growth that had been removed from former United States President Grover Cleveland.
The hours that you can stop by for your visit are from 10:00AM until 5:00PM every day of the week. There are regular closings on all of the major national holidays. Prices of admission are only $12 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 through 18, senior citizens and students, and $6 for students. Admission is always free of charge for children under the age of 6.
