Are you a museum lover? Maryland is actually full of ’em, including the following spot that’s one-of-a-kind. Check out this fascinating attraction that’s full of medical specimens. This place is little known but once you visit, you’ll likely want to return.
The National Museum of Health and Medicine is located in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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The exhibits may look ordinary at first, but go ahead and take a closer look…
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According to the website, the museum “was established during the Civil War as the Army Medical Museum, a center for the collection of specimens for research in military medicine and surgery.” Later, pathology sections and more were included.
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While you can still find tons of interesting information on military medicine…
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Other examples of human growth, disease, and more are showcased using actual specimens.
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Those fascinated by oddities will marvel at things like human hairballs…
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And here is a real human skull with a gunshot wound.
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Make no bones about it – although this place may seem morbid to some, it’s actually very educational. You’ll likely leave with a ton of new information about the human body.
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Find this hidden gem and be sure to tell others. It makes for a unique day trip, indeed.
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2500 Linden Ln
Silver Spring, MD 20910
For more information about this one of a kind museum, visit the website and follow the Facebook page.
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