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The Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library have reopened following a power outage on Monday, June 2.

The Fund for the College

Eight collaged images including photos of people enjoying events at the College, exhibition openings, the College seal, and a paper mache heart from 1869.
Eight collaged images including photos of people enjoying events at the College, exhibition openings, the College seal, and a paper mache heart from 1869.

Donations support further enhancing our exhibitions, expanding our educational programs for Museum visitors and underserved youth, and continuing our vital conservation work. 

As spring returns to the Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden, we are reminded that renewal is a time to reflect on progress and to look forward with optimism and purpose. At the College of Physicians of Philadelphia and Mütter Museum, this season brings with it not just new growth in the garden, but meaningful transformation across our historic institution.

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We remain grounded in the legacy of the College and inspired by its continued relevance. Whether through compelling exhibitions at the Museum, access to new digitized collections, or thoughtful gatherings that bring Fellows and the public into dialogue, we continue to foster a space where curiosity, inquiry, and leadership thrive. 

The historical lessons and stories told in the , , and are integral parts of dispelling medical misinformation and building trust. Our is directly working to increase diversity within the medical community, and we are proud to provide hands-on learning and mentorship.

Spending time researching and photographing the collection has shifted my view of many of the objects and specimens we're entrusted with. There's a beauty of form and design at play even in simple, practical tools, and we're constantly uncovering deeper stories about their owners, users, and creators.   

Lisa G., Digital Collections Specialist

Your contribution:
  • Preserves our 235+ years of history.
  • Maintains our Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library collections.
  • Supports our Center for Education programs that inspire STEM careers for young people.
  • Promotes public health programs in Philadelphia, the United States, and across the world.
  • Keeps alive our mission to advance the cause of health while upholding the ideals and heritage of medicine.

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Support the College by making a contribution today.

Questions?

Contact Jessica Vacek at 215-399-2333 or  with any questions.