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Welcome to the Office of NIH History and Stetten Museum.  

Our Mission Statement:  NIH history lives here!

The Office of NIH History and Stetten Museum (ONHM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) advances the historical understanding of the biomedical research conducted at the National Institutes of Health NIH by documenting, preserving, and interpreting records and artifacts.  The office creates exhibits and other products, and it the history of significant NIH achievements, scientists, and policies.  Among other products, the office creates innovative exhibits and helps scholars and researchers to navigate the rich history of the National Institutes of HealthNIH.

Be a part of history by donating your scientific materials or volunteering in the office.  Send us a message at history@nih.gov. 

Mission Statement

The Office of NIH History at the National Institutes of Health exists to advance historical understanding of biomedical research within the NIH and the world.  Through preserving records of significant NIH achievements, innovative exhibits, and educational programs, the Office of NIH History explores the past to enhance present understanding of the health sciences and the National Institutes of Health.  The DeWitt Stetten Jr. Museum of Medical Research, also known as the NIH Stetten Museum, complements the mission of the Office of NIH History through the preservation and interpretation of its collections and the presentation of physical and virtual exhibits of the material culture of NIH research.    

A Brief History of the Office of NIH History and Stetten Museum

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