David J Sencer CDC Museum

Atlanta, United States

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The David J. Sencer CDC Museum is the only part of CDC open to the public. Admission and parking are free. Reservations are not required for groups with less than 10 visitors.

The Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, uses award-​winning exhibits and innovative programing to educate visitors about the value of public health, and presents the rich heritage and vast accomplishments of CDC. The museum hosts about 90,000 visitors each year, and provides popular educational programs for students and teachers.

History

Established in 1996.

Originally called the Global Health Odyssey Museum, the facility was established in 1996 in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 50th anniversary and to coincide with the Centennial Olympic Games. In 2011, the museum was re-​named the David J. Sencer CDC Museum, in honor of the longest serving director of CDC.