Who says you have to leave the country to find a truly fascinating, unique museum? These impressive American museums offer plenty of wonder, and you won’t even have to dig out your passport to visit them.
Mutter Museum
One of the country’s only museums devoted entirely to medical history, the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia is a great choice for anyone interested in anatomy or the history of the healthcare field. This cabinet-style museum features preserved anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments so that viewers might ponder the human body’s mysteries and the wonders of medical treatment.
Museum of Osteology
Oklahoma City’s Museum of Osteology is a sprawling 7,000 square foot museum showcasing skeletons from creatures all over the world. A unique educational experience that aims to show visitors the form and function of each unique creature, this museum also features exhibits with themes like locomotion, diversity and adaptation.
Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia
Full of over 900 pieces of Pez memorabilia, this California museum is dedicated to the fun, whimsical novelty behind the popular candy. If you’re a collector yourself, the museum also has a gift shop full of new, vintage and imported Pez dispensers to add to your own collection.