Research
Researching the Collections
The Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library invite collaborations and partnerships with other historic, scientific or medical institutions with the goal of amplifying research relevant to 21st century human health.
Research Requests
The Mütter Museum and the Historical Medical Library collections are available for in-person research by appointment. Please submit a Research Request Form to request research or reproduction services.
Mütter Museum collections research appointments may be scheduled Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, dependent upon staff availability. Historical Medical Library research appointments must be made at least two weeks in advance and are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Staff reserve the right to review research requests and limit access to sensitive or fragile materials.
Using the Mütter Museum Collections
The Mütter Museum Collections are accessible via a . Additional information, including data related to parts of the collections not yet digitized, may be available to researchers upon request.
Most Museum Collections images are available to use under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license. (CC BY-NC 4.0) images are available for non-commercial use with proper attribution to the author and source. Please complete a to inquire about image reproduction services.
Using the Historical Medical Library Collections
The Historical Medical Library has a wide variety of resources for use in publications, websites, films or educational material. The Historical Medical Library has links to explore the library, archives, and digital collections.
All library images, scans, and photographs may be subject to copyright. To use these materials in a publication, film, work of art, or any other use, please complete a .
Imaging Services Requests
For Press and Non-Media Imaging Services Requests, see our .