Warren Anatomical Museum - Phineas Gage artifacts

The Warren Anatomical Museum, housed in the Countway Library's Center for the History of Medicine, preserves the skull and tamping iron associated with Phineas Gage, a 19th-century railroad worker whose injury became significant in studies of brain function and personality change. The museum's collections include anatomical specimens, historical medical instruments, and artifacts used for research and teaching in medical history. Access to items and exhibits is provided through the Countway Library and by appointment for researchers.