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Eye Opening

Explore artifacts of the human condition in 360° in our new online exhibit.

Hyrtl Skulls

One of 139 skull specimens comprising our collection

Doing Our Research

The Mütter Institute: Looking to the Past to Improve Our Future.

Two Heads Are Better Than One

This plaster cast is of the original "Siamese" twins, Chang and Eng Bunker.

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Featured Exhibition

Nov. 20 - Oct. 30

Going Viral: Infection Through the Ages

Opened November 20, 2019 | Cadwalader Gallery Going Viral examines the intersection of disease and environment through the lens of three major theories of infection.

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Are You Ready to Be Disturbingly Informed?

The Mütter Museum has an extensive archive of past and permanent exhibitions. We invite you to explore our world and become Disturbingly Informed.

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Broken Bodies, Suffering Spirits: The Series

Please join Museum director Robert Hicks as he takes you on a reminiscent journey through Civil War Philadelphia.

This series explores the staggering progression of medicine, the birth of the modern hospital, and the immense public effort that brought it all to fruition.

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Be a Historical Bone Detective!

21st century forensic anthropologist Dr. Robert Mann and Mütter Curator Anna Dhody compare their expert diagnoses with Dr. Mütter's 19th century analysis. Who's right?

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Malleus Maleficarum: Witchcraft Through The Ages

We explore the historical link between midwifery and witches in the controversial 15th century witch hunting guide, Malleus Maleficarum.

The Mütter Museum helps the public appreciate the mysteries and beauty of the human body while understanding the history of diagnosis and treatment of disease.