Mütter Museum's compact cabinets of medical curiosities

The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia houses a collection of anatomical and pathological specimens, medical instruments, and historical medical artifacts. Notable items include the Soap Lady (an adipocere‑preserved body) and the Hyrtl skull collection; many objects are displayed in small cabinets and alcoves within the 19th‑century building. Because the museum is specialized and relatively compact, several unusual specimens and labeled cases can be easy for casual visitors to miss on a first walkthrough.