John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science

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Health Museum Becomes Latest Smithsonian Affiliate

Posted on July 27, 2017 · The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science is the latest Houston-area museum to become an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, which offers access to the Smithsonian's intellectual and material resources.

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Exhibit At Space Center Houston Showcases Historic Apollo 11 Command Module

Posted on March 12, 2018 · Gear the astronauts used in their pioneering mission is also on display until March 18

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‘All Is Not Lost’: These Smithsonian Experts Help Save Hurricane-Soaked Heirlooms

Posted on November 2, 2017 · Hurricane victims can replace chairs, cars, even homes. But they can't replace family photos or VHS tapes of grandma. So the Smithsonian and FEMA have dispatched a "heritage task force" to Texas.

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Smithsonian Experts Help Harvey Survivors Restore Family Treasures

Posted on October 4, 2017 · Among the heirlooms that might be salvageable are photos, artwork, quilts, documents, and other keepsakes. The experts will discuss how to handle, dry, and clean these items. They will also discuss personal safety during the salvage process.

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Houston Photographer Captures Hidden Worlds From World War I

Posted on April 6, 2017 · (Above: The underground dining area of a WWI French soldier, as photographed by Houston doctor Jeff Gusky. Image Courtesy: jeffgusky.com) When we think of the brutal warfare of World War I, we tend to think of the 9 million soldiers and 7 million civilians dead, of infantrymen waging war with guns and grenades, hiding in […]

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Health Museum Becomes Latest Smithsonian Affiliate

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