Philadelphia Mutter Museum Tours: A Full Demonstration of Medical Oddities, Anatomical and Pathological Specimens

Philadelphia, being the largest city in Pennsylvania, is the sixth-most populous city in the United States. Its population is more than 1.5 million people, and the city is the county seat of Philadelphia County. The city is central to African-American history, and it also has a large population of Italian-Americans. It is referred to as 'Philly', and 'The City of Brotherly Love', which comes from the literal meaning of the city's name in Greek.

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The Mutter Museum was established in 1858 and is situated at 19 South 22nd Street in Philadelphia. It is a part of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, and contains a collection of medical oddities, wax models, anatomical and pathological specimens, and antique medical equipment. This collection was donated by Dr. Thomas Dent Mutter originally for the purpose of medical research and education. Now, this museum has been thrown open for visitors who can view the exhibits for a small fee.

The Mutter Museum has various exhibits, popular among which are, a Nine foot long Human colon that contained over 40 pounds of fecal matter which originally came from a sideshow act referred to as the human balloon; the body of the Soap Lady; and the Hyrtl Skull collection, to name a few of the popular exhibits.

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A tour of this museum is not for the faint-hearted, but is indeed an enriching experience. There are numerous wax models from the early 19th century like preserved organs and body parts. A collection of teratological specimens are also available for viewing at the museum.