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Silver Spring
Born from Civil War battlefield medicine, this museum holds one of the most fascinating relics of US history that hardly anybody knows about. Explore specimens and artifacts collected for trauma and pathology research since 1862.
Civil War medical artifacts
Military medicine history
Scientific specimens
Interactive exhibits
Tips
🧠Brain Awareness Day shows how healthy brains drive military readiness
🐻Teddy Bear Clinic lets kids explore health and wellness
🦟Bugapalooza explores insects and their medical impact
National Museum of Health and Medicine
Silver SpringOpens Friday at 10:00 AM










Born from Civil War battlefield medicine, this museum holds one of the most fascinating relics of US history that hardly anybody knows about. Explore specimens and artifacts collected for trauma and pathology research since 1862.
Civil War medical artifacts
Military medicine history
Scientific specimens
Interactive exhibits
Tips
🧠Brain Awareness Day shows how healthy brains drive military readiness
🐻Teddy Bear Clinic lets kids explore health and wellness
🦟Bugapalooza explores insects and their medical impact