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Mutter MuseumvsThe Franklin Institute
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Franklin Institute ranks significantly better than Mutter Museum. The Franklin Institute comes in at 94 with accolades from 11 reviewers like Frommer's, Concierge and Afar Magazine.
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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." Full review
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 "Skip med school and visit this seriously twisted museum to learn all about the history of medicine in the US." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A collection of curiosities—medical and otherwise—housed in a gorgeous Beaux Arts building." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Not for the weak of stomach, this museum is dedicated to medical oddities and abnormalities." Full review
On the Grid "The Mütter Museum is like nothing else. Though it’s exhibits might not sit well with those weak (or full) in the stomach, the collection is fascinating. " Full review
National Geographic "“If you’re into CSI, this place will pique your curiosity.”—Sarah Schaffer. Final resting place of Chang and Eng’s conjoined liver and other medical oddities. 19 South 22nd Street; tel. ..." Full review
Where "At The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, explore this fascinating museum full of anatomical and pathological artifacts and anomalies, medical instruments and skeletons." Full review
Atlas Obscura "America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain. " Full review
Time Out "This is invariably the museum that out-of-town guests beg to be taken to when visiting Philadelphia." Full review
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If you’re not a squeamish type, then make sure to get a good look at the Soap Lady, slices of Albert Einstein’s brain, foreign objects removed from bodies, the “corset” skeleton and wet specimens from every part of the human body.
The Franklin Institute Fodor's Concierge Travel + Leisure
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222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Fodor's "Founded more than 175 years ago to honor Benjamin Franklin, this science museum is as clever as its namesake, thanks to an abundance of dazzling hands-on exhibits." Full review
Concierge "You gotta love the walk-through heart, which thankfully has been refurbished and expanded since it was built in 1953."
Travel + Leisure "The walk-through, pulsing model of the human heart at this well-heeled science emporium is macabre enough to enchant children." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Founded in 1824 to teach science to artisans and mechanics, the Franklin Institute and its museum have made science entertaining." Full review
Frommer's "The Franklin Institute isn't just kid stuff. All ages love this thoroughly imaginative trip through the world of science." Full review
Not For Tourists "IMAX, Planetarium and lots of kiddie-fare."
Afar Magazine "Be diligent about spending some time at Pennsylvania’s most visited museum." Full review
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Be sure to allow enough time to make your way through the museum’s multiple floors, where entertaining and educational exhibits await.
National Geographic "Mr. Wizard kind of interactive activities that keep the kids busy for hours." Full review
Where "The city’s celebrated, family-friendly science museum explores the history and future of science through hands-on exhibits such as "Your Brain," "Changing Earth," and "Electricity." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A daily replay of the experiment that proved the rotation of the Earth. " Full review
