National Museum of Health and Medicine

The National Museum of Health and Medicine (NMHM), founded in 1862, is a U.S. government institution under the Department of Defense, located in Silver Spring, Maryland. It preserves medical specimens, documents military medicine history, and educates on pathology and health sciences. Key activities include public exhibits, science cafés, and research archives from Civil War-era collections. Notable achievements encompass hosting specialized lectures, such as the 2016 Medical Museum Science Café where virologist Anne Simon, science advisor for 'The X-Files,' discussed aliens, alien DNA, and one-celled bipedal monsters. No direct involvement in UAP/UFO research or government programs exists; the event was a one-off public engagement on speculative biology topics. Currently operational with ongoing exhibits and programs.