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like Smoke Gets in Your Eyes are incredibly popular. We also
have plush organs and microbes that are always a favorite among
visitors, " she described.
Custom products are an important part of the store's offerings,
as they help tell the story of the museum after guests leave the
cultural destination. Options include custom printed glassware,
art supplies, pins, magnets and apparel.
" Many guests tend to enjoy the items that are branded, as
everyone wants to showcase their visit to friends and family.
We have done particularly well with t-shirts and hoodies that
have custom designs that reflect a visitor's experience in the
museum, " she shared.
Jordan shared that she attends NY NOW, twice a year, and
the annual Museum Store Association show and conference to
procure the store's products. She also utilizes social media to
help source merchandise.
" We find that it is best to partner like-minded or themed
items together. Typically special exhibits or concepts have an
assortment of merchandise that connects the overall theme and
so it is best to show those together, " Jordan said. " Additionally,
making sure that items are displayed in two areas of the store,
switching up the height that they are displayed or the manner
in which they are displayed, ensures that every guest will see all
that we have to offer. "
The Dr. Mütter Merry Emporium
The Dr. Mütter Merry Emporium is an annual market that is
held each winter. The market offers curated items from local
artisans. Unfortunately in 2020, the second annual event was
canceled, but it did return in 2021 with much success. Jordan
shared that she anticipates that the event will return again
this year.
" Local artisans apply for a table and we utilize our two
large lecture halls within the building to house those who are
accepted. The area is transformed into a winter wonderland
and guests are able to have their picture taken with the Plague
Doctor, " she detailed.
Permanent & Temporary Exhibits
The Mütter Museum offers a range of permanent and
temporary exhibits. To learn more about the museum's
podcasts, visit https://muttermuseum.org/stories/podcasts. To
read more about fascinating stories on the human body, visit
https://muttermuseum.org/stories. The Mütter Museum also
offers a range of videos on its website that share information on
interesting unique topics, such as " When Beer Was Safer Than
Water " and " Moving the Iron Lung. "
The goal of " helping visitors understand the mysteries
and beauty of the human body and appreciate the history of
diagnosis and treatment of disease " is met each day at this
cultural destination. Even after the visit, or for individuals
who are unable to travel to Philadelphia, the museum offers
resources and products for sale on its website. To shop the
online store, visit https://www.muttermuseumstore.org/.
In 1863, the Mütter Museum opened its doors in its first
location. Today, the museum resides at the current home of
The College of Physicians at 19 South 22nd Street, but it still
maintains the original display cases, and it is a very popular
destination for people visiting and living in the Philadelphia
area.
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