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Vision Center of Excellence

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Teddy Bear Clinic

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The Body's Keepers: A Social History of Kidney Failure and Its Treatments

May 3, 2026

The Body's Keepers: A Social History of Kidney Failure and Its Treatments

Medical Museum Memorial Day Tour

May 24, 2026

Medical Museum Memorial Day Tour

Bugapalooza

June 13, 2026

Bugapalooza

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Located in Silver Spring, Maryland
The museum is FREE and open to
the public Wednesday to Sunday
10:00 A.M.-5:30 P.M.

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2500 Linden Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Last Modified: 23 Apr 2026

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