Mütter Museum: Medical oddities and preserved specimens

The Mütter Museum at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia collects and displays medical specimens, anatomical models, and historical instruments for education and public history. Notable exhibits include the Hyrtl Skull Collection and the 'Soap Lady,' a preserved body that underwent adipocere formation; these and other displays have long drawn attention for their unusual and macabre nature. The museum's holdings are documented and have been used in medical study and exhibitions.