As it is the national museum, it's big, encompassing several locations, as well as a big presence at Antietam National Battlefield. The exhibits demonstrate how medicine was practiced during the Civil War (which was a lesson in patient endurance), as well as track the leaps in the development of medicine during those times.

Local

Eat and Drink

• Red Hot & Blue Leesburg - Leesburg (22.5 miles) - Catering • Take Out • Dine In Red Hot & Blue is a full service, casual themed restaurant chain fe...
• Red Hot & Blue Gaithersburg - Derwood (23.5 miles) - Catering • Take Out • Dine In Red Hot & Blue is a full service, casual themed restaurant chain fe...

See and Do

• Catoctin Wildlife Preserve Thurmont (12.3 miles) - Take a trip where the animals live! Visit hundreds of exotic animals from six continents at Catoctin...
• The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Emmitsburg (20.2 miles) - For an incredible destination that’s unparalleled, visit The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth An...
• River Riders Inc. Harpers Ferry (20.4 miles) - Only one hour from the DC and Baltimore Metro Regions, River Riders Inc. offers white water rafting,...
• Escape Room LoCo Leesburg (22.8 miles) - Escape Room LoCo is an exciting new LIVE ROOM ESCAPE GAME in Leesburg VA offering a unique experienc...