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Visit the Museum online at http://www.nmhm.washingtondc.museum. Welcome to this month's edition of our e-newsletter. Enjoy this brief update on upcoming exhibitions and public programs and the occasional interesting bit of news from our collections. Do you like what you are reading? Forward it to a friend!
THIS MONTH:
 Museum Exhibits Closed on April 3, 2011. In order to pack up and get ready for its move to Silver Spring, Maryland, NMHM closed its exhibit galleries on April 3, 2011. NMHM will complete its relocation to the Forest Glen Annex during the summer of 2011. Stay tuned to the Museum’s website, Facebook page, and e-newsletter for details. For more information, read our news release.
 The Museum’s Public Programs office is looking for energetic individuals interested in aiding the Museum’s new outreach programs! The Museum will be taking some of its most successful tours and programs on the road to various locations, such as schools, libraries and summer camps. Programs will include our Forensics Workshop and Introduction to the Museum. Interested individuals should have an experience in public speaking, as well as a background in a medical-related field. Training will occur April 13, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and April 19, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. All interested parties are required to attending a training session and the Red Cross Orientation to become a volunteer. For more information on becoming a volunteer or to schedule an outreach program, please call the Tour Program Manager at 202-782-2456 or e-mail nmhminfo@afip.osd.mil.
Calendar of Upcoming Programs:
Check out the Events Calendar for updates:
http://www.nmhm.washingtondc.museum/events/event_2ed.html.
An Afternoon of Poetry with Kim Roberts, author of "Animal Magnetism"
When: Saturday April 9, 2011, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Join the Museum and poet/author Kim Roberts in celebration of National Poetry Month. Roberts will read from her new book of poetry, "Animal Magnetism," which features three poems about the Museum’s collections. After the reading, James Curley, Historical Collections Specialist, will provide a special glimpse of the Museum’s collections. A book signing will follow the program. Copies of "Animal Magnetism" will be available for purchase.
Cost: Free |
What You’re Saying About Us…
A few featured comments from the Museum, March 2011:
"Quite interesting. I’ve never seen anything like it."
"Very enlightening. Makes you appreciate those who came before us."
"One of the most interesting museums I’ve visited. Gives amazing perspective on the human body and combat medicine. Fascinating to see how things have changed through the ages."
"Did not know this museum existed! It is sobering, yet fascinating. Much to be learned. Good luck with your move to Silver Spring!"
"As a nursing school student and Army wife, I thoroughly enjoyed these exhibits & their artifacts. Thank you so much!"
WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Thank you for reading this monthly e-newsletter. Is there something more that we can offer? Let us know!
National Museum of Health and Medicine/AFIP
6900 Georgia Ave., NW, Building 54/Room G056
(on the campus at Walter Reed Army Medical Center)
Washington, D.C. 20307
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