The Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia is sometimes referred to as the Museum of Medical Monstrosities. The repository isn’t afraid to have a little fun with itself. Its website invites visitors to “explore our world and become Disturbingly Informed.”
Mütter Museum Showcases Medical Monstrosities
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The main gallery of Philadelphia's Mütter Museum. (George Widman/Mütter Museum)
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Soap Lady soap sold at the gift shop at the Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. (Courtesy Mütter Museum)
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The Mega Colon plush toy sold in the gift shop at the Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. (Courtesy Mütter Museum)
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The "Siamese Twins" cookie cutter sold in the gift shop at the Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. (Courtesy Mütter Museum)