Collections
The Office of NIH History and Stetten Museum (ONHM) collects and cares for historical documents, photographs, objects, and oral histories about NIH, its research, and its role in protecting and strengthening the health of all Americans. Use the search box below to check the our online catalogue for a specific object or photograph. You can also click on the images below the search box to explore an entire collection. Or email us at history. nih.gov with any questions.
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The ONHM archives contain documentation related to NIH’s organizational and institutional histories, architectural accounts of NIH's facili…
The Stetten Museum collections range from laboratory equipment to diplomatic gifts, dating mostly from the mid-to-late 20th century. These objec…
The Office of NIH History and Museum both conducts and collects oral histories from people associated with NIH history.
The ONHM photograph collection contains materials such as slides, prints, negatives, contact sheets, and digital photos. It primarily showcases …
Donated by NIH laboratories and staff, this collection includes manuals, operating instructions, and technical bulletins for equipment from the …
Donated by NIH laboratories and staff, this collection features trade catalogs and similar literature on biomedical equipment, laboratory suppli…