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National Museum of Civil War Medicine

442 Reviews

#9 of 110 things to do in Frederick

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Closed Now: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

48 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701-5628

Open today: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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The National Museum of Civil War Medicine is the premier center for the study and research of medical innovation during the American Civil War. Exhibits, programs lecture and research facilities look at innovations in science, medical logistics...more

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516allenh

Uniontown, Ohio

4215

Reviewed December 4, 2019 via mobile

Very Interesting

This is a well kept, highly interesting little museum. It provides good insight into both the terror and the progress of medical practices during the Civil War. And it shows the true horror of all war.More

Date of experience: November 2019

1 Thank 516allenh

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're thrilled to hear you found your visit interesting. The story of Civil War medicine really is a medical turning point in American history, and we try to demonstrate the progress and challenges in our...More

WGraham68

Wilmington, Delaware

6123

Reviewed October 23, 2019 via mobile

Gotta stop here

Other reviews are right on the mark. Well done history. Writeups were comprehensive but not overwhelming. Spent two hours.

Date of experience: October 2019

Thank WGraham68

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the exhibits. It's our goal to present the incredible story of Civil War medicine in as clearly as possible. Don't hesitate to return for one of our special events.

Jason F

Spring Hill, Tennessee

606129

Reviewed October 16, 2019

Great insight

Lots of insight to different aspects of the medicine during the Civil War. Great exhibits and artifacts. Give yourself at least an hour. They even sell local beer in the gift shop.More

Date of experience: October 2019

Thank Jason F

We're very proud of the fact that we're the only museum in the country solely devoted to telling the incredible story of Civil War medicine. It does indeed take most people about an hour or so to go through the exhibits, depending on their pace...More

703BillB703

Bel Air, Maryland

42752

Reviewed October 5, 2019 via mobile

Really a detailed history of health care in mid 19th Century America

The name of this museum emphasizes the Civil War, but the displays go much further to give a full picture of health care in mid 19th Century America. We learn about medical education, health and hospital services organization and management, veterinary medicine, the role of...More

Date of experience: October 2019

1 Thank 703BillB703

860mariellenb

Claymont, Delaware

146

Reviewed September 30, 2019 via mobile

Interesting and Interactive

We went here on a low key morning walking around downtown during our honeymoon in Frederick. My husband, who is not a history person, found it interesting and enjoyed the interactive elements like guessing if the soldier would be enlisted or sent home based on...More

Date of experience: September 2019

Thank 860mariellenb

Thank you for taking the time to write a review, and taking time to visit during your honeymoon! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the exhibits and found the subject matter accessible. Don't hesitate to drop by again if you're in the area.

ChrisC5994LD

Cambridge, United Kingdom

135

Reviewed August 15, 2019

Interesting. Learnt a lot,

Exhibits were very informative and. coming from outside the US, I was surprised by some of what I learnt. Would strongly recommend.

Date of experience: August 2019

1 Thank ChrisC5994LD

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit, especially since you came so far. The story of Civil War medicine speaks to issues all over the world, and we're glad to hear it resonated with you.

Tc7519

Houston, Texas

5018

Reviewed August 6, 2019

Great Museum!

This is a fascinating museum. We planned an hour and went over quite a bit. Parking was easily found in the large parking garage behind the museum. Parking was only a few dollars for the 2hrs we were there. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable...More

Date of experience: June 2019

1 Thank Tc7519

We're so glad to hear you had a good visit to the museum. It is really important to us to live up to our name as the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Don't hesitate to come for a return visit, and tell your friends...More

530kathic

299

Reviewed August 3, 2019 via mobile

Very historic & informative

Great view into Civil War medicine & history. Curators & staff very knowledgeable, friendly, & interesting! Great tour.

Date of experience: August 2019

1 Thank 530kathic

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are so glad you hear you had a great experience interacting with staff on hand, and enjoyed learning about incredible history of Civil War medicine. Don't hesitate to return or tell others about us.

DawnNewark_Delaware

Newark, Delaware

Reviewed August 3, 2019

Simply wasn't impressed.

Wasn't impressed. Relatively small museum for the price with limited scope of exhibits. As much regarding civil war medicine can be found in the museums of Gettysburg.More

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank DawnNewark_Delaware

We're sorry to hear you didn't feel there was enough information about Civil War medicine. Our hope is to tell that story as best we can in our 8,000 square feet of exhibit space. You might consider visiting again in the future when we start...More

Betsy C

Durham, North Carolina

2313

Reviewed July 27, 2019

Learned amazing stuff about the Civil War

What I knew about medicine in the Civil War could be found in the Dances with Wolves scene where the hero was in line to have his leg sawed off and somehow manages to pull on his boot, grab a horse and ride away into...More

Date of experience: July 2019

1 Thank Betsy C

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! It's amazing how incorrect some movie depictions are about Civil War medicine (typically not including anesthesia or morphine). The Civil War certainly wasn't modern medicine, but it represented a jumping off point for modern medicine...More

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aleciak422

I can’t find ticket prices. What is the cost?

August 11, 2018|

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An Adult ticket is $9.50 children under 9 free. Discounted prices for seniors and students.

culturevulture4

Is this museum accessible? Is there an elevator?

September 21, 2017|

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Yes it is accessible and there is an elevator

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