The National Museum of Health and Medicine offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year. Programs are aimed at adults and children, take place on weekends, weekdays, and evenings, and range in topics that include medical, scientific, and historical subjects. A list of upcoming events is listed below.

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Upcoming Programs at NMHM

"Faber Hour" Weekly Drop-In Sketching Sessions

When: Thursdays, starting at 3:45 p.m.

What: Join the Museum each week for "Faber Hour." Hermann Faber was an Army Medical Museum illustrator during and after the Civil War and is widely known for his meticulous anatomical sketches. “Faber Hours” are drop-in sessions for persons interested in spending directed attention on anatomical, historical or art objects in the Museum. “Faber Hours” will be led by a Museum staffer with a background in medical illustration. Free, no reservations necessary. Bring a small sketchbook and pencils. Questions? Call (202) 782-2673.

TEDDY BEAR CLINIC

When: Saturday, September 18, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

What: Bring your favorite stuffed friend and explore the Museum’s Teddy Bear Clinic with activities and crafts designed to highlight the body, physical fitness and healthy habits. Recommended for grades Pre-K – 2.

PAWS FOR PURPLE HEARTS MEET AND GREET

When: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 23, 2010, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

What: Paws for Purple Hearts, a program of Bergin University of Canine Studies, in collaboration with the Warrior Transition Brigade at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, has developed an innovative initiative that combines both therapeutic and vocational elements to address Wounded Warriors with PTSD symptoms. Drop by the Museum to see a demonstration of Wounded Warriors training service dogs for their comrades with physical disabilities.

Wounded Warrior Care at Walter Reed

When: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

What: Join physical therapists from Walter Reed’s Military Advanced Training Center for a panel discussion about their experiences with Wounded Warrior care and amputee rehabilitation. This program is being held in conjunction with “Wounded in Action: An Art Exhibition of Orthopaedic Advancements,” presented by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

SPECIAL SCIFEST PROGRAM!
"Manya: A Living History of Marie Curie"

When: Thursday, October 21, 2010, 7:00 p.m.

What: This one-woman drama by storyteller Susan Marie Frontczak exposes the struggles and triumphs of Marie Curie -an academically impassioned, vehemently private, fervently Polish scientist, mother, and teacher, and discoverer of radium and radioactivity. From the political oppression of her childhood, to scientific emergence and fame to the tragedy that forced her into single motherhood as well as further world prominence, this is a life that challenges our assumptions about what one person can achieve and the responsibilities of science. This performance will be held at the National Museum of Health and Medicine on October 21, 7-9pm. (Details to follow, watch this space for more information.) Learn more about the USA Science and Engineering Festival at http://www.usasciencefestival.org/.

USA SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FESTIVAL

When: October 23-24, 2010

What: NMHM is proud to be an Official Partner of the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival to be held in the greater Washington DC area in October 2010. The Festival, which will be the country's first national science festival, is a collaboration of over 500 of the country's leading science and engineering organizations and aims to reignite the interest of our nation's youth in the sciences. The culmination of the Festival will be a two-day Expo on the National Mall on October 23-24, 2010, which will give children, teens and adults the opportunity to explore all facets of science & engineering through hundreds of fun, hands-on activities. For more information on all Festival events, visit www.usasciencefestival.org.

FREE PUBLIC TOUR: Free docent-led tours are offered on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Tours begin at 1:00 p.m. Reservations are not required.