Pennsylvania has no shortage of strange and fun museums, and there are three in Philadelphia that qualify as among the state’s quirkiest, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone.
The Mütter Museum has been a staple in Philadelphia since 1863. Over these 160-plus years, the museum has documented the advances in medicine and the sometimes-disturbing procedures used to diagnose and treat illness and disease in years past. Its quirkiest is based on the strange, mysterious, and sometimes gross entity that is the human body.
Inside Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry is the Historical Dental Museum Collection. This collection traces the history of the oral health field with a focus on the advancements made over the past 200 years. There, you’ll see antique dental instruments, period photographs, and an exhibit that catalyzes ethical norms in the industry.
There’s also the Ryerss Museum and Library in Burholme Park. The free museum houses the Ryerss family’s massive collection of art, weapons, religious iconography, and general curiosities from around the world. There is also an impressive collection of Asian art. The Ryerss Museum has been opened since 1910 after Robert Ryerss bequeathed his home and land to the City of Philadelphia.
Read more about Philadelphia’s and the state’s quirkiest museums in The Keystone.
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