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Visitors learn how Civil War Medicine laid the groundwork for our modern emergency medical care system in one of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine's galleries. Image Courtesy of Frederick Tourism

Visit the National Museum of Civil War Medicine

Follow in the footsteps of soldiers and surgeons to discover the harsh conditions, personal sacrifices, and brilliant innovations of Civil War medicine, innovations that continue to save lives today.

Plan your Visit

Hours

Wednesday – Thursday
10:00am to 4:00pm

Friday – Saturday
10:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday
11:00am to 5:00pm

Monday – Tuesday

By Appointment

Last admittance to the galleries at 4:15 pm

Closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve

Location & More

National Museum of Civil War Medicine
48 East Patrick Street
Frederick, MD

Phone: (301) 695-1864

What a surprise – the most interested museum I have been to for a long time.
Mike R. on TripAdvisor
Absolutely captivating. Definitely worth a visit and spending some time immersed in this tale of mercy, pain, suffering, and redemption.
Joe on TripAdvisor
This museum may not be huge, but it packs a wallop. Interesting and worth a visit!
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National Museum of
Civil War Medicine
48 East Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 695-1864
Regular Hours
Wed - Thurs: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fri - Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Mon-Tues by appointment
Last admittance to the galleries at 4:15 pm
Closed on New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and at 2 pm on New Year's Eve.
Clara Barton
Missing Soldiers Office
437 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 824-0613
The Museum is open by appointment only
Last admission at 4:30 pm
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Closing early on New Year's Eve.
Pry House Field
Hospital Museum
18906 Shepherdstown Pike
Keedysville, MD 21756
(301) 432-6352
Regular Hours
11:00am - 5:00pm
The Pry House is closed for the 2020 season due to NPS guidelines
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    • National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick, MD
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    • Pry House Field Hospital Museum on Antietam National Battlefield
    • Group Tour
  • Remote Learning Resources
  • Explore
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    • Primary Sources
    • Artifacts Revealed
    • The Blog
    • Health Care Heroes
    • Videos and Digital Exhibits
    • Museum Publications
    • Bring the Museum to You
    • Ask A Question
  • Events
    ▼
    • Calendar
    • Ongoing and Upcoming Series
    • Annual Conference
    • Letterman Award
  • Support
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    • Become a Member
    • Donate
    • Volunteer