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Top 10 Off the Beaten Path Museums
The Mütter, the Helicopter Museum and more
With so many museums in the Philadelphia area, some of the lesser known ones can get lost in the shuffle. But believe us — these hidden gems pack a lot of under-the-radar punch.
For medical oddities like malformed skulls and diseased organs, check out the
Mütter Museum
. If your tastes run a little less gruesome, exploring the
Mason Temple
might be more your speed. And for the nature lover, check out the
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
, the former home of the ornithologist and painter.
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Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia
Interpreting the struggle for freedom, equality and national unity in 19th century America
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American Helicopter Museum
The history of rotorcraft flight from the ground up
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The Barnes Foundation
One of the world's leading collections of French impressionist and post-impressionist paintings
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Dream Garden
Louis Comfort Tiffany meets Maxfield Parrish in a one-of-a-kind creation
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Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center
The nation’s first municipal water treatment center
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Fireman’s Hall
Stained glass window in Fireman's Hall created by The Willet Stained Glass Studios
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Historic Yellow Springs
An early American spa and hospital in a rural setting
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Independence Seaport Museum
An interactive museum exploring Philadelphia’s maritime heritage
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The Japanese House and Garden (Shofuso)
Serenity and elegance in Fairmount Park
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John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
The place that inspired America’s first great naturalist
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Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries
Who’s who of deceased Philadelphia in magnificent settings
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Masonic Temple
A showcase of grand, almost mythical, architecture and design
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Mütter Museum
Medical wonders in an architectural gem
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Rodin Museum
Largest collection of Auguste Rodin sculptures outside France
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The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Unearthing the riches of the world’s cultural heritage
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