Chapter 1
The visionary behind the cabinet
Chapter 2
Legends of the display cases
Chapter 3
Secrets of the skull and brain
Chapter 4
Ethics of the dead
YOUR GOAL
Master of The Mutter Museum
Ch 1 · The visionary behind the cabinet
misslily The Mütter Museum
Built to last! (Built to last!) Dr. Mütter's cabinet is built to last!
misslily After Mutter's death, other doctors donated thousands of specimens to expand the museum's teaching capacity.
misslily Early medical museums were essential training grounds before modern photography and 3D printing existed.
BETA
misslily Sort odd medical specimens into the cabinet to discover the visionary doctor behind the collection.
Fun Fact
Anesthesia pioneer: Dr. Mutter was one of the first American doctors to use ether anesthesia during surgery in 1846.
Glossary
cabinet (noun)
A cupboard or case with drawers or shelves for storing or displaying objects. In 1858, Thomas Dent Mütter donated his vast collection of anatomical specimens to a Philadelphia medical college.
A cupboard or case with drawers or shelves for storing or displaying objects. In 1858, Thomas Dent Mütter donated his vast collection of anatomical specimens to a Philadelphia medical college.
Gossip
Which historical medical era would you be most curious to experience firsthand?
Quiz
When did Dr. Thomas Dent Mutter donate his collection to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia?
Quiz
What materials were commonly used alongside real bones for anatomical models in the 19th century?