Neuroanatomical Collections
The Neuroanatomical Collections of the National Museum of Health and Medicine are a repository of research and educational materials in neuroscience. Established in 1994 with the transfer of the Yakovlev-Haleem Collection to the museum, the division now maintains multiple sub-collections.
The collections contain normal, pathological, and comparative specimens. Developmental specimens are also available. Each specimen contained in the collections is serially sectioned in one of the three major anatomical planes. Today, these collections are playing an important role in education and neuroscience research.
Research & Access
The museum's collections are available for research, exhibition, and other educational purposes. The collections are open for research Monday through Friday by appointment only, except federal holidays. The historic and scientific value of the museum's collections requires that NMHM carefully balance the needs of continued scientific and historic investigations with our responsibility to preserve the past for future generations. Therefore, NMHM requires that researchers discuss their research projects with collections staff and certain requests may require a detailed proposal.
Researchers interested in using the Neuroanatomical Collections should contact the museum via email: USArmy.Detrick.MEDCOM-USAMRMC.List.Medical-Museum@health.mil.
