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David J. Sencer CDC Museum:
In Association with the Smithsonian Institution

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Ever wonder how CDC scientists merge old-fashioned detective work with high-tech science to crack the cases of mystery diseases? Get the Story! Visit the David J. Sencer CDC Museum (formerly known as the Global Health Odyssey Museum) at CDC Headquarters. This unique museum features award-winning permanent and changing exhibitions that focus on a variety of public health topics, as well as the history of CDC. The museum is free and open to the public so we would like to see you soon. >> Learn More

Alert

THE MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED September 7-21, 2012 FOR EXHIBIT INSTALLATION. WE WILL RE-OPEN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2012. PLEASE PLAN YOUR MUSEUM VISIT ON OR AFTER ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2012.

Museum Topics

About Museum
About Museum

General overview of the museum’s purpose, mission, and goals.

Exhibitions
Exhibitions

Current, online, upcoming, past, and CDC traveling exhibits.

CDC History
CDC History

Archive of over 3,000 items available to students.

CDC Disease Detective
Summer Camps

Programs designed to teach students about public health and epidemiology.

Visit
Visit

CDC security requirements, parking, and general visitor information.

Schedule Tour
Schedule Tour

Guided tour information for student and adult groups plus the tour request form.

Teacher Professional Development
Teacher Professional Development

Workshops designed to support science education.

Resources
Resources

CDC Museum marketing materials and interactive activities for students and educators.

Online Exhibit

EIS Class GiftsEpidemic Intelligence Service class gifts and stories from 1951 to present

The tradition of class gifts, also known as class plaques, was initiated in 1953, when the inaugural class of ’51 presented the Director of Epidemiology, Alexander D. Langmuir, two well worn leather shoes that had come to symbolize the shoe-leather epidemiology practiced by Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Officers.


Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live - 9/29/2012

10AM to 4PM
No Ticket Required

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Contact Us:
  • David J. Sencer CDC Museum
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    1600 Clifton Road, N.E.
    Atlanta, Georgia 30333
  • Tel: (404) 639-0830
  • museum@cdc.gov
  • Page last reviewed: September 13, 2012
  • Page last updated: September 13, 2012
  • Content source: Office of Communication
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