National Museum of Health and Medicine

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Established as the Army Medical Museum during the Civil War. The military medical museum is about the past, present and future of American military medicine.
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Location
2500 Linden Ln
Silver Spring, MD
20910
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  • Educational Resources Available
  • Free Parking
  • Group Tour Rates Offered
  • Group-Friendly
  • Guided Tours/Guide Available
  • Student Group-Friendly
Rated 5 by workhardplayhard27

April 12, 2026

workhardplayhard27

Take the Time to Check This One Out

This museum contains so many interesting exhibits. The staff is extremely helpful and willing to answer questions. Admission is free. Take some time and read the exhibit descriptions...they are...

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Rated 3 by laurhigzRN

June 29, 2025

laurhigzRN

Small & inconvenient

As a healthcare provider, I’m always interested in science and medical museums. We planned a day specifically around going to this museum (which is NOT part of the Smithsonian, and nowhere near the...

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Rated 3 by Kuvasz1988

May 28, 2025

Kuvasz1988

Small But Informative

There were a number of amazing exhibits including President Garfield’s Spine. The exhibits from the Civil War bring that era to life!

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