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Tours

NLM exhibitions, tours, and public programs are free of charge and open to the public.

  • Tour the Current Exhibition

    Against the Odds: Making a Difference in Global Health is on view in the Library rotunda from April 17, 2008, until April 2010.  A revolution in global health is taking place in villages and towns around the world. Communities, in collaboration with scientists, advocates, governments, and international organizations, are taking up the challenge to prevent disease and improve quality of life.

    Recognizing all the factors that cause illness, they are working on a wide range of issues—from community health to conflict, disease to discrimination. The people who face these problems play an important role in their resolution, and each of us can participate in the search for solutions. As we learn more about the challenges of the past, we join a growing community of people committed to global health. Collectively, we can make a world of difference through this exciting, interactive exhibition.

    Before coming to the Library, see Visit Us for directions, parking, security, and other visitor information.

    • Hours

      Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. (EST)
      Saturday: 8:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
      Note:  The Library is closed on Federal holidays.  See Holiday Schedule

    • To arrange a group tour:

      • Fill out the online form.
      • The NLM exhibition educator will contact you to schedule the tour and discuss ways to customize the tour for your group's needs.
      • Prepare for your visit by reviewing directions, parking, security, and other visitor information at Visit Us.

    • Contact:

      Exhibition Community Outreach Coordinator
      E-mail: nlmexhibition@mail.nlm.nih.gov
      Phone: (301) 594-1947

      Find out more about NLM Exhibition Program.

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  • Tour the History of Medicine Reading Room

    For an overview of historical collections, our resources and services, and to see some of the Library's rare books and conservation methods, enjoy a guided visit to the History of Medicine Reading Room.  Please call ahead to make arrangements.

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  • Tour the Library

    A one-hour guided walking tour of the Library starts in the NLM Visitors Center (Room 127, Building 38A) at 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays).  Reservations for the 1:30 tour are not required for groups of five (5) or fewer, although it is helpful to notify us in advance once your plans are firm.

    With advance notice, we can show the introductory video "Expanding the Medical Universe," in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian or Spanish.  We can also arrange for special group tours.

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  • Tour Objects of Art at NLM

    Explore Objects of Art at the National Library of Medicine.

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Last reviewed: 02 May 2008
Last updated: 02 May 2008
First published: 30 April 2004
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