The visionary behind the cabinet
Legends of the display cases
Secrets of the skull and brain
Ethics of the dead
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Master of The Mutter Museum
misslily The Mütter Museum
Glass microscope slides, Einstein's brilliant brain, Right there on display!
misslily Harry Eastlack donated his skeleton to help scientists study an incredibly rare genetic bone disease.
misslily The world's most famous conjoined twins left behind a medical legacy that includes their shared plaster death cast.
misslily Match specimen jars to their medical labels to learn how early doctors understood rare conditions.
Adipocere formation: The Soap Lady's unusual preservation occurred because she was buried in wet, clay-rich soil that blocked oxygen.
A cupboard with shelves or drawers for safeguarding or exhibiting various items. Thomas Dent Mutter donated his collection in 1858, now displayed in historic wooden cabinets in Philadelphia.
Which famous Mutter Museum specimen do you find the most scientifically intriguing?
What is the scientific name of the fatty substance that preserved the Mutter Museum's Soap Lady?
What was the approximate weight of the waste inside the Mutter Museum's famous giant colon?