The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Category: Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Address: 19 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA

Phone: +12155608564

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Mary Jankowiak

Oct 4, 2022

Pretty fascinating stuff here. My favorite was the wall with cases full of skulls where was one simply labeled “idiot.” It’s a smaller museum for sure and once my family and I realized we saw all there was to be seen, we were left with a, “That’s it?” feeling. Despite that, there are things in this museum that you won’t see anywhere else. Pictures are not authorized and that was okay.

Danielle A

Oct 3, 2022

Very unique and great place to visit. So much to see and beyond fascinating to see all the things that they have acquired over the years.

SapphicCyanide

Oct 3, 2022

Fantastic! Incredibly informative and engaging. It has been on my bucket list and I'm so glad I finally got to see the museum in person

Andrew Welsh

Oct 2, 2022

Went on a rainy Sunday afternoon. It was busy but the staff were friendly and they limit occupancy so the museum never gets overcrowded..

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Questions & Answers

Is there a gift shop?? Do I have to pay museum admission if I only want to gift shop???

Sam Falcone | Oct 4, 2019
The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia | Oct 4, 2019

We have an award winning gift store, and you can visit the store without paying museum admission. In addition, we also have an online gift store at http://muttermuseumstore.org

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Do you have a tour guide and do you go in a group or do you walk around by yourself

hanimal26 | Oct 4, 2018
Samuel Ascioti | Oct 4, 2018

I believe you can call specific phone numbers for individual displays to receive more information, as well as walk around by yourself

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How easy is it to find street parking? And is an hour enough time to see everything?

Fanty Marc (JustFan) | Oct 4, 2018
Guy Sykes | Oct 4, 2018

There is a public parking lot with an attendant right next to the museum. Fee is by time. The museum will take between one and two hours to view and glance throught the reading. Buy time accordingly.

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DO you have gift cards?

Christina Cordova | Oct 3, 2020
Sheila Garl | Oct 3, 2020

They don't, but you can buy a membership for someone else, which let's them go as often as they like. Check their website. https://collegeofphysicians.org/mutter-museum/mutter-memberships

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Is there a nice hotel close to the museum?

Jan Falls | Oct 3, 2020
Anthony M Pagliarella | Oct 3, 2020

I can't say for sure but the museum is down town in a very nice area.

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Is there bag storage at the museum, for backpacks and large purses?

Dana L. | Oct 4, 2019
Chris Kendall | Oct 4, 2019

Yes

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What you think about it.

sandeep sahani | Oct 4, 2019
TD Smith | Oct 4, 2019

Love it. The shrunken heads were great.

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This cool: v?

Julio D | Oct 4, 2019
Catherine Glenn | Oct 4, 2019

And

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Are photos allowed in the museum?

BUD TUCKER | Oct 4, 2019
Emily Belcher | Oct 4, 2019

Nope

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If I want to eventually find a career curating, archiving, or preserving artifacts at The Mütter or a similar museum, what subjects would you suggest I major in? What degree? What qualities would be best suited for this type of work?

Heidi Schoonveld | Oct 4, 2018
Robb George | Oct 4, 2018

I would think anthropology, pathology, and general medicine would all be relevent to being a curator for a medical science museum. I, however, am not any of those and would recommend visiting their website and checking out the staff directory. You'll find curators' names and email addresses there so you can get more information directly from someone with the career you're interested in.

Who knows that here is Einstein's brain?

Little Einstein | Oct 4, 2018
Stephen Horton | Oct 4, 2018

Its stated that part of his brain is there. Just pathology slices of his love.

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Are they open on Saturdays

Jasmin Hernandez | Oct 4, 2018
Glenn J | Oct 4, 2018

Yes they are 10-5

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How much to get in?

Joann Salerno | Oct 4, 2018
Randy Dickinson | Oct 4, 2018

Adult $18 Military with ID $15 Senior 65 Years and up $16 Students with ID $13 Youth (6-17) $13 Child (5 and Under) Free

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What neighborhood is it in?

Sylvia Muir | Oct 4, 2017
K C | Oct 4, 2018

Logan Square, Center City

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Assalamu alaykum how old can you visit that place.

Durdona Tursunboyeva | Jul 5, 2022
Dan Wampler | Jul 5, 2022

Any age. It is more appropriate for teen or older I'd say

Is the Museum child friendly, I have an 11 yr. old. I know he would find the exhibits to be cool. But I also have a 1 month old. Can I bring my stroller?

Lawrence Walker | Oct 3, 2021
Crissy Bushman | Oct 3, 2021

Yes. I just took my 11 year old. He got bored quickly though.

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What is historical significance?

Soha Yasmin___ D/O :Sk Abu Sadek | Oct 3, 2021
Derrick Shedaker | Oct 3, 2021

Medical irregularities through history

is there a ticket fees

Shashank Madhu | Oct 3, 2021
HEY DRONIE'S! | Oct 3, 2021

Yes their is a fee. But the fee is beyond worth the time u will have. Am sure u will get ur $20 Worth out of this place. Hope u have the time of ur life. COWBOYEDD.

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Are Service dogs allowed at the museum

Bill Wisbeski | Oct 3, 2021
Anne McIntyre | Oct 3, 2021

Yes. They have auditory tour as well although it was down for repair when I visited.

Do you accept the American Alliance of Museums card?

Helene Tigay | Oct 3, 2020
The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia | Oct 3, 2020

We do honor the American Alliance of Museums cards, one complimentary pass per cardholder, per visit.

Can we get a free tour since we’re family?

Wayland Mutter | Oct 3, 2020
SaiSuki1329 | Oct 3, 2020

They have group tours for $45 as long as you have 20+ people to the group. If you mean you have a relative on exhibit here you might have to contact the Museum directly to find out if you get any perks from that. http://muttermuseum.org/visit/group-visits/

How long does it take to see everything?

shelly kelly | Oct 3, 2020
Kathryn Chavarria | Oct 3, 2020

It depends. I like to read everything, and I would say it took me less than 2 hours for the top and bottom floors, including the Spanish Flu exhibit.

Hours during the week?

John G Dougherty | Oct 4, 2019
Michael Huff | Oct 4, 2019

Great museum. Be sure to allow 1-2 hours

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Best parking near museum is....?

Mike Barts | Oct 4, 2019
Cecilia Rawheiser | Oct 4, 2019

Right across the street is a lot, kind of pricey but convenient. Plus off-street parking is around too.

Is there parking?

Tameka Smith | Oct 4, 2019
Kimberly Hills | Oct 4, 2019

No there's no parking

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Can I buy tickets at the museum, or do I need to buy them online before?

Kitzia Guerrero | Oct 4, 2019
Darryl Morris | Oct 4, 2019

You can buy tickets at the museum. I did so with friends two weeks ago.

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Ais there parking?

Jaki Morales | Oct 4, 2019
Lily Le-Sheppard | Oct 4, 2019

Meter Parking. Parking garages. If you're coming to NJ, easier to park at patco and take the train over and walk.

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Are you open Easter weekend?

Louis Poirier | Oct 4, 2019
Sandro Polanco | Oct 4, 2019

Yes

Is there an access card discount?

joplee kear | Oct 4, 2019
Rick Hasney | Oct 4, 2019

I didn't know but checked their website. Yes. ACCESS Discount (walk-in only, not available online)       - Show your Pennsylvania ACCESS Card and photo ID to receive $2 admission

Do y'all have a congenital spyndolatheses specimen ?

Tama E.J | Oct 4, 2019
Brienna | Oct 4, 2019

Not that I recall, though there are other vertebral specimens, including spines with scoliosis.

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Can you take photos?

Carlene Capebianco | Oct 4, 2019
Zef Berg | Oct 4, 2019

No photos of the exhibits.

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What kind of art is exhibited in this museum?

Diana Rodríguez | Oct 4, 2019
Terry Jr. Phillip | Oct 4, 2019

This is a museum of medical deformities and history of early medical tools, surgery techniques, and skull collection from every cultural locations worldwide. P

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Is it handicap accessible???

Elizabeth Pariseau | Oct 4, 2019
Jonna M | Oct 4, 2019

Not really. The Museum entrance has steps to enter. The museum itself is tiny, cramped and is on 2 floors connected by a staircase.

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When is the best day and time of the week to visit to avoid crowds?

Kim Sprecher | Oct 4, 2018
Michael Taylor | Oct 4, 2018

Went on a Saturday and it was crowded. I imagine the weekday crowds are less. It wasn't crazy crowded, but it would have been more enjoyable with fewer people

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How long should we expect to be there? (Two adults and two teens.)

Sandra Lenhard | Oct 4, 2018
Gina Lavoie | Oct 4, 2018

It really depends on how in-depth you want to get. If you take the time to read all the displays, I'd say about 2 hours.

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Does it have Einstein’s brain?

SAHITH BANALA | Oct 4, 2018
Shawn Splint | Oct 4, 2018

No, his brain was sliced up and sent around the world for analysis. There is a microscope slide that has a piece of his brain on it.

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Is it cash or credit cards

Karen Deitz | Oct 4, 2018
Scarlet Embers-Moseley | Oct 4, 2018

They accept both.

where can I park. I am disabled.

Ivana Woodby | Oct 4, 2018
Maximillian Bodine | Oct 4, 2018

I was also going to suggest 23rd and market. Not too expensive and close to the museum.

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Are medical students admitted free? It states this in the epilogue of a book I just read "Dr. Mutter's Marvel's"

Diane Mounce | Oct 4, 2018
Daniel Marchuk | Oct 4, 2018

No. Medical students are also at the reduced price but not free

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Can I take food & water in the meseum?

Anwesha Das | Oct 4, 2018
Francis McCloskey (ShakeDown) | Oct 4, 2018

No. No food or drink allowed.

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How do I get to this museum from NYC port authority, or 34 street Penn station? Train or bus?

nyvia Hernandez | Oct 4, 2018
nyvia Hernandez | Oct 4, 2018

you realize i am talking about nyc penn station not in philly. cant walk if i live in nyc. uber not happening. tys all lol

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How much are the tickets?

Richa Dalal | Oct 4, 2018
Rev. Michael Robinson, M.S. | Oct 4, 2018

$18 adults $13 kids

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Do they have a gift shop etc.

Jarrius Jefferson | Oct 4, 2018
trish dougherty | Oct 4, 2018

Yes, everything is cute in a gory kind of way. My favorite is thier postcards. Instead of "I ♡ U" it'll say "I- a detailed anatomy of a gross looking but totally realistic heart-U". Or "can't get you out of my mind" will have a pic of the human brain instead of the word mind...lots of tshirt and calander with mutter museum type versions of pop culture art. Definitely stuff you can ONLY get at mutter museum.

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Do they have one in Al and the state of Georgia???

Dangerously Active | Oct 4, 2018
kristen costa | Oct 4, 2018

Nope. Dr mutter was based out of Philadelphia and the majority of thing were out of his personal collection. Lmao I've done a bit of research and probably just sounded like a douche.

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Is the mütter going to be open this thursday, during the parade?

Zillah Elcin | Oct 4, 2018
Justine Lewis | Oct 4, 2018

No they will be closed the 8th for Parade.

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Is alberts brain there?

King Coco | Oct 4, 2018
CanadensisKrew | Oct 4, 2018

No. Its a normal brain and they just have a sign that says it was 15% bigger. I was tricked by the advertisements for it. There is glass slides of his brain but not the full brain.

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