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Frederick, Maryland: National Museum of Civil War Medicine

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Address:
48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD
Directions:
Downtown. I-70 exit 56. Drive west into town on Hwy 144/E. Patrick St. The museum will be on the left (south) side, a block past the stoplight at Carroll St. Just past the museum is the entrance to the downtown parking garage.
Hours:
M-Sa 10-4:15, Su 11-4:15 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
301-695-1864
Admission:
Adults $9.50
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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National Museum of Civil War Medicine.

National Museum of Civil War Medicine

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