professor sachiko kusukawa (university of cambridge...
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JOIN US FOR THESE EXCITING EVENTS!
Vesalius Family DaySaturday, January 10 | 10am - 5pm
Vesalius 500th birthday themed family day at the museum! This is designed as a family program to appeal to adults and children of all ages. FREE with regular Museum admission. This will include access to a NEW exhibition in the galleries, Vesalius on the Verge.
The Day Will Include:
A Display of anatomical library treasures.
Special screenings of “Observation” a film created with our Karabots Junior Fellows
Age appropriate anatomy-themed games for children and adults of all ages.
Debut of a Vesalius-themed online component to our digital library.
Anatomy drawing sessions given by the educational department from Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art
April 14, 2015
Professor Sachiko Kusukawa (University of Cambridge, England) will give a talk on Vesalius, the “Fabrica,” and their impact on medicine (arranged in collaboration with the Dittrick Medical History Center.)
These events are part of the College’s celebration of the 500th anniversary of the birth of Andreas Vesalius.
500 years ago a young man named Andreas Vesalius was born. He published a book in 1543 which forever changed the way that human anatomy is taught.
Lower Level Main Floor Garden
* Thomson Gallery (special exhibitions)
Hutchinson Parlor
Special Exhibitions
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Koop Education
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The Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden and The Sir John
Templeton Veranda
Handicap entrance on Van Pelt Street, ring bell for assistance
Worden Gallery
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Slides of Einstein’s Brain
Hyrtl Skull Collection
Mega - Colon
Mütter American Giant
Harry Eastlack
Chang and Eng
Chevalier Jackson Collection
Shrunken Heads
Phantom Limb Interactive
Soap Lady
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MUSEUM HOURS
10AM - 5PM, 7 DAYS OF THE WEEK
The Mütter Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, December 24, 25 and January 1.
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* The Thomson Gallery and The Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden are subject to closures due to special events.