The college was founded in 1787 by the area's leading physicians and serves as a health information resource center. The C Everett Koop Community Health Information Center provides health information through such media as on-line computers, videotapes, journals, pamphlets, and a library. The Mutter Museum contains medical instruments, exhibits detailing the history of medicine within the last 100 years and a re-creation of an early 20th-century doctor's office. Other features include a medicinal plant garden and a changing exhibit gallery. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm; closed major holidays.
Location:
19 S 22nd St, Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19103
Telephone
215-563-3737
Other Science nearby:
(North Beach Haven) Alliance for a Living Ocean
(Philadelphia) College of Physicians of Philadelphia
(Haddonfield) Hadrosaurus Foulkii
(Camden) New Jersey State Aquarium
(Camden) Thomas Kean NJ State Aquarium, Camden
(Whitehorse) Yukon Escapes
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12/05 Coming to The Philadelphia area
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
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