The mutter museum has a unique collection of specimens and objects that reflect the human history of anatomy and medicine. They can all be found in the collection of the museum vrolik in the department of anatomy and embryology of the university of amsterdam. Exhibits mutter museum of the college of physicians of philadelphia. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Mutter and how the college of physicians of philadelphia acquired his collection and various other specimens. Tv programs and specials and is the subject of two bestselling books. Here are a few choice samples from the entries in montana curiosities, a new book by missoulas ednor therriault. Americas most famous museum of medical oddities, and home to the remains of einsteins brain. Missoulas bob wire leads guided tour of bizarre montana. Americas finest museum of medical history, the mutter museum displays its beautifully. The science history institute collects and shares the stories of innovators and of discoveries that shape our lives. Missoulas bob wire leads guided tour of bizarre montana by joe nickell missoulian.
Imperfecta introduces the subject of teratology with a look at prodigy books. Sir henry wellcome was fascinated by anthropology and the history of medicine. This worldrenowned wonderland of weird is filled with anatomical oddities, pathological specimens, human curiosities, and vintage medical instruments. This book features over 100 photographs by a select group of renowned photographers whose work appears in. The book begins with a short preface by the author, gretchen worden, introducing you to the museum and the book. The medical oddities of philadelphias mutter museum. Cabinets of curiosities, wunderkammer and museums of. Connoisseurs of the medical macabre have likely heard tales of the legendary mutter museum in philadelphia, pa. Our collection ranges from seventh century bce to 2014, although the majority of our collection dates from the mid19th century to the early 20th century. Over time, curiosity about imperfect bodies led to the science of embryology. Blackwing and the philadelphia museum of art have teamed up to create this limited edition set of 12 golden pencils inspired by augustus saintgaudens sculpture of. Using artifacts from the historical medical library and mutter museum collections.
The 12 creepiest exhibits at philadelphias mutter museum of medical oddities. And in his new book, montana curiosities, the missoula. The mutter museum in philadelphia is a fantastic display of medical history developed in the second half the nineteenth century. In this book of amazing oddities, jan bondeson exp. The mutter museum in philadelphia was originally opened in the 1900s for medical students to see in person extremely rare conditions, as well as the effects of. Home mutter museum of the college of physicians of philadelphia. This book features over 100 photographs by a select group of renowned. Pardon our dust while we update this corner of the website. The mutter museums 25 most curious and grotesque medical. Discover more macabre medical curiosities like these in the oneofakind mutter museum book of historical medical photographs at. This series explores the staggering progression of medicine, the birth of the.
Looking for an artist or artwork in our collection. Discover mutter museum in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Americas finest museum of medical history, the mutter museum displays its beautifully preserved collections of anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments in a 19thcentury cabinet museum setting. The mutter museum of the college of physicians of philadelphia. Philadelphias mutter museum is home to 20000 specimens, including carefully. By the time he died in 1936, he had built up one of the worlds largest and most unusual museum collections. If youve toured or are considering touring the museum and are looking for photos of many of the interesting exhibits the book you are looking for is the mutter museum of the college of physicians of philadelphia. Mutter museum philadelphia, pennsylvania atlas obscura.
The phantom museum and henry wellcomes collection of. A 40pound colon, a presidential tumor and a slice of einsteins brain. Collections mutter museum of the college of physicians. The collections of the philadelphia college of physicians and surgeons contain specimens gathered over the past two hundred years, demonstrating medical curiosities, respectfully. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The philadelphia museum of art is the cultural heart of a great citythe place for creative play, with a surprise around every corner. Cabinets of curiosities, wunderkammer and museums of marvels nonfiction please vote for anything nonfictional about nonspecialist collecting.
The mutter museum has an extensive archive of past and permanent exhibitions. Following the writing comes over 150 pages containing photos of the museum s specimens. The museum helps the public understand the mysteries and beauty of the human body and to appreciate the history. We invite you to explore our world and become disturbingly informed. The first book on the mutter museum contain artful images of the museums fascinating exhibits shot by contemporary fine art photographers.
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