BETA
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 4 · Ethics of the dead
misslily The Mütter Museum
Finding names behind the glass (Who's behind the glass?) / Joseph Williams is known at last (Known at last!)
misslily Advanced 3D scanning allows medical history to be shared globally without touching fragile physical remains.
misslily Many institutions are choosing to repatriate or bury remains of individuals who did not agree to be displayed.
Fun Fact
Ethical reviews: In 2023, the Mutter Museum launched a comprehensive review of its human remains collection to evaluate ethical display standards.
Glossary
consent (noun)
Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. In 2023, Philadelphia's Mutter Museum began auditing whether its 6,500 human remains were donated with permission.
Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. In 2023, Philadelphia's Mutter Museum began auditing whether its 6,500 human remains were donated with permission.
Gossip
Should museums display human remains if the person did not give consent before dying?
Quiz
What is the term for returning human remains or cultural items to their country or community of origin?
Quiz
How do modern curators prevent medical exhibits from feeling like sensational sideshows?
Quiz
What modern challenge do historic medical museums face regarding their specimens?
Quiz
In what year did the Mutter Museum launch a major review of its collection's ethics?