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Barnes vs Mutter Museum
Both are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Barnes Foundation ranks significantly higher than Mutter Museum. The Barnes Foundation comes in at #1 in Philadelphia with approval from 11 publications like Where, Condé Nast Traveler and Time Out.
Barnes
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Not For Tourists
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2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Frommer's
"This world-renown museum is stuffed with some 8,000 largely Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works."
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The number of visitors is strictly limited, and entries are timed, so it is wise to book tickets ahead of time.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Exceptionally fine collection of impressionist, post-impressionist and early French modern paintings, including works by Cézanne, Degas, Matisse, Monet, Picasso, Renoir and Van Gogh."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Displays works by masters like Matisse, Cézanne, and Renoir in a peaceful salon-style setting."
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Not For Tourists
"The collection's controversial move to the city is to your benefit. Go!"
Fodor's
"While the statistics are impressive—81 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes, 59 Matisses, 46 Picassos, 7 Van Goghs, 6 Seurats (and many more)—almost more inspiring is this soaring marble-and-glass museum. "
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Mutter Museum
Fodor's
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19 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Fodor's
"The museum has hundreds of anatomical and pathological specimens, medical instruments, and organs removed from patients, including a piece of John Wilkes Booth's neck tissue."
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Concierge
"Creepy, curious, and gorgeous coexist at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia's Mütter Museum, where your inner hypochondriac can come face-to-face with medical oddities."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Skip med school and visit this seriously twisted museum to learn all about the history of medicine in the US."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"A collection of curiosities—medical and otherwise—housed in a gorgeous Beaux Arts building."
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Travel + Leisure
"Not for the weak of stomach, this museum is dedicated to medical oddities and abnormalities."
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