Skin, Bones, & Tissue

surgery military medicine american history american civil war Apr 27, 2017 - Oct 16, 2017

Amputations during the Civil War Location: Library Atrium

Using objects and books from the library’s collection, this display illustrates the grisly realities of amputation as the major medical procedure of the American Civil War.

The State of Medicine at the Start of the Nation

surgery military medicine political history family medicine Nov 21, 2016 - Dec 22, 2016

Location: Library Atrium

This exhibit presents a selection of the library's holdings to contextualize the western world at the time of George Washington, with an emphasis on medicine’s contemporary practices and developments. 

Every Necessary Care & Attention

traveling exhibit american history 18th century Nov 21, 2016 - Dec 22, 2016

George Washington & Medicine Location: Library Atrium

Alongside the traditional demands of political life and military leadership, George Washington focused considerable attention on the health and safety of his family, staff, slaves, and troops.

Opening Doors

traveling exhibit surgery black history medical education Mar 14, 2016 - Apr 22, 2016

Contemporary African American Academic Surgeons Location: Library Atrium; Ryan Family Atrium

This traveling exhibit from the National Library of Medicine and the Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture celebrates the contributions of African American academic surgeons to medicine and medical education.

Places & Spaces

art traveling exhibit data visualization maps May 14, 2015 - Sep 23, 2015

Mapping Science Location: Second Floor

Drawing from across cultures and across scholarly disciplines, this exhibit demonstrates the power of maps to address vital questions about the contours and content of human knowledge.

"And there’s the humor of it"

traveling exhibit early modern europe psychology literature Nov 24, 2014 - Jan 2, 2015

Shakespeare and the four humours Location: Library Atrium

The ancient system of the four humors influenced Shakespeare’s plays and their interpretation continues to affect contemporary medicine.