Alexandra Kelley

It seemed an opportune time to revisit my blog that has been woefully neglected since Samhain.  I have been a very very busy Goddess these days.  But I did have a moment to remind those of you lucky enough to live close to the Mutter Museum in PA to be sure and visit.  How can you resist this place?  A mere $14 will get you access to one of the worlds most incredible collections of human anomalies.

The Mütter Museum was founded to educate future doctors about anatomy and human medical anomalies. Today, it serves as a valuable resource for educating and enlightening the public about our medical past and telling important stories about what it means to be human. The Mütter Museum embodies The College of Physicians of Philadelphia’s mission to advance the cause of health, and uphold the ideals and heritage of medicine.

Our History

In 1858, 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. Our collection now boasts over 20,000 unforgettable objects. These include 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, we offer changing exhibits on a variety of medical and historical topics.

Our Treasures

Our one-of-a-kind treasures include:

• The plaster cast of the torso of world-famous Siamese Twins, Chang & Eng, and their conjoined livers
• Joseph Hyrtl’s collection of skulls
• Preserved body of the “Soap Lady”
• Collection of 2,000 objects extracted from people’s throats
• Cancerous growth removed from President Grover Cleveland
• Tallest skeleton on display in North America

For more information.. Visit their website HERE