DNA exhibit on Tomb of the Vietnam Unknown
The National Museum of Health and Medicine, Washington, DC, has added a small exhibit explaining how DNA testing was used to identify the occupant of the Tomb of the Vietnam Unknown. [06/27/1999]
National Museum of Health and Medicine
- Address:
- 6900 Georgia Avenue, Washington, DC [Show Map]
- Directions:
- NW corner of Washington DC. 495 beltway west to exit 31B Georgia Ave. south 2.5 miles. Look for black wrought-iron fence on right. Through Walter Reed Army Medical Center gate at Elder St. Show picture ID. Make immediate right onto service road past loading docks, road makes sharp right turn stop sign, go 500 feet. U-shaped driveway on right. Bldg. 54 (facing Dahlia).
- Admission:
- Free. Picture ID rqd.
- Hours:
- M-F 10 am - 5:30 pm, Sa, Su, Hol (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 202-782-2200
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