National Museum of Health and Medicine

National Museum of Health and Medicine

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(122) · Museum in Silver Spring, United States
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The National Museum of Health and Medicine was established during the Civil War as the Army Medical Museum, a center for the collection of …

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Dec 30, 2024
It's a neat little place. The Lincoln artifacts are amazing and the rest of the collection is pretty neat. We ran in for 30 mins before they closed, and made a good quick pass through. If you're in t…Full review by Aubie822
Jun 6, 2024
A small specialized museum, not near any place most travelers go, but worth an hour inside. Late on a weekday afternoon we had the museum completely to ourselves. More staff than us. Aimed more at…Full review by 828TJA
Mar 22, 2024
I agree with the other visitors: small museum, well done, everyone will probably find something different that is interesting for them, but everyone takes note of the bullet that killed Lincoln. Free…Full review by Dane C
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Over 24-Million Medical Instruments
Once located in downtown Washington D.C., the National Museum of Health and Medicine (NMHM) boasts a collection of over 24-millio…
thecrazytourist.com
Some Exhibits Are Fairly Graphic
Open since the 1860s, this medical museum chronicles the history and practice of American medicine over the centuries. It has one of the …
fodors.com
Once housed in downtown Washington, D.C., the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland houses a staggering …
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The National Museum of Health and Medicine is a museum in Silver Spring, Maryland, near Washington, DC. The museum was founded …
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Established:1862 (new building, 2011)
Located:2500 Linden Lane, Silver Spring, Maryland
Visitors:40,000–50,000 annually
Type:Medicine, Military medicine

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Which is the best way to get to the National Museum of Health & Medicine from Washington monument, using public …
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Which is the best way to get to the National Museum of Health & Medicine from Washington monument, using public transportation? Thank you!
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Uber or Lyft
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Answer by Krista d · May 20, 2016
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How do I get there using public transportation?
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Silver Spring Metro then take Ride-On Bus 5. You will have to walk about .31 miles to 2500 Linden Lane.
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