National Museum of Health and Medicine

2500 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA

Address:	2500 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
Phone:	+1 301-319-3300
Site:	medicalmuseum.mil
Rating:	4.6
Working:	10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM

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Leathy McLaughlin

So I told myself that I would go in look around and quickly choose items to write about for my class project. I ended up staying there for over 2 hours! I was fascinated with all of the rich history involving medicine that was displayed and archived there. Each exhibit was more interesting than the next. I even got to hold a human brain and a heart in my hands! The museum staff from the front door to the persons helping explain the various exhibits were knowledgeable, friendly and courteous. I may be a bit biased because Im a self-proclaimed museum nerd, but I would definitely go back and visit again with my family.

Lexie Huber

This museum was fascinating and full of real skeletons (ranging from 4month fetus to adult male), brains, bone fractures, organs, and more. We spent over an hour in the first 2 sections alone (there are 3 sections). Be warned though, some of the exhibits were tough to look at, for myself the reconstructive surgery was nearly too much. I went there with my 4 year old son since he is asking a lot of questions about the inside of the body. He LOVED it and really wanted to know more, but I would say that because of the graphic nature of this place it is not appropriate for most small children.

Michael Turtle

This is one of the most under-rated museums in all of the USA. Hidden away in the back corner is an amazing part of US history - the bullet that killed Abraham Lincoln. I dont understand why this isnt promoted more because its quite an astonishing thing to discover when youre walking around a museum full of dead babies, deformed bodies, and murdered soldiers. The museum is free, well-maintained and I was the only visitor then when I went, so had the whole place to myself.

Taylor M

Most interesting museum I saw during my short DC trip. Its fairly small but the displays are very dense and full of info to take in. Staff was friendly and welcoming and youre likely not to run into any huge crowds. If coming from the DC area your best bet to get there is the Red Line metro to Forest Glen followed by a short Uber/Lyft ride.

Ben Wiebeck

Fascinating museum. Definitely be prepared to have a strong stomach. The museum is very well organized and all artifacts are tactfully displayed, but the sheer number of human remains on display squicked me out a little. I still learned a lot and would definitely suggest this museum to anyone with an interest in the history of medicine.

M. Nicolaysen

Great museum. Only downside is that its not very large. And, just my personal pet peeve, that the intended flow of what to read first or next wasnt always clear - so I ended up reading some displays backwards. Mostly not suited for kids, pretty graphic. Great if youre into anatomy. Free parking.

Paulette Tals

Unique exhibits of amputated leg of Major General Sickles hit by a cannon ball at Gettysburg. The bullet removed from Abraham Lincoln and some of the medical instruments used in his surgery and fragments of his bone. Largest display of medical rarities in the United States. Quiet and easy to view.

Jessica Corey

Its tucked away, but the exhibits were enjoyable once we got there. Im a fan of frank anatomical displays, and the exhibits had beautiful displays of the intricacies of human anatomy. As long as you dont mind seeing real human tissue and bone samples, youre in for an informative and good visit.

Robert Dye

not very big but can spend a couple hours here if you look at everything. about half is dedicated to civil war era medicine and disease. there are a fair amount of body parts (organs encased in resin, bones, etc). quiet, no crowds, free parking

翟泉

非常精致紧凑的医学博物馆，16年全年展示林肯遇刺相关的展品，有射入林肯头部的那颗铅弹。

Armen M

Some or most displays are inappropriate for kids, but very educational for adults. The only downside that museum consists of 2-3 rooms. I wish it had more material and displays.

Alyssa Clark

Amazing! As a Naval Nurse working at Walter Reed, this little gem is a treasure that is close to home and tells so much about the history of military medicine. Fascinating!!

Tory McKee

Overall amazing museum if you are into human anatomy, but I prefer the section where it tells about advances in military safety. Nice to go to a museum outside of DC.

Arielle S

Definitely has a lot of interesting stuff but not very interactive for kids. However, if youre interested in old battle wounds and broken bones there are tons here.

Nicholas Roberts

The displays are fascinating. There could be more interactive displays. Also would appreciate more indepth descriptions of the pathology presented.

Beckie A

Excellent medical museum - quirky and in the middle of nowhere. Quite small so not a whole day outing, but good for a couple of hours of interest.

Cleona Vassell

They has a small exhibit of how Medicine was like in the early data. While I enjoyed the exhibits, visiting once is enough for me.

Raghu Veer Madiraju

Not too well known but a great museum with interesting artifacts, such as persevered brains, tissues and skeletal structures

Seen Love

A must see collection of medical oddities and instruments. I am pleased to finally bring my teenage boys.

Carol Marr

Beautiful facility, exhibits were well done, but I would like to see an expanded, much larger museum!