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“Faber Hour” Weekly Drop-In Sketching Sessions

Location

National Museum of Health and Medicine
6900 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC, 20307

Phone: 202-782-2200
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August 12, 2010 - 3:45pm - 5:15pm
August 19, 2010 - 3:45pm - 5:15pm
August 26, 2010 - 3:45pm - 5:15pm
September 2, 2010 - 3:45pm - 5:15pm
September 9, 2010 - 3:45pm - 5:15pm
September 16, 2010 - 3:45pm - 5:15pm
September 23, 2010 - 3:45pm - 5:15pm
September 30, 2010 - 3:45pm - 5:15pm

Join the Museum each week for “Faber Hour.” Hermann Faber was an Army Medical Museum illustrator during and after the Civil War and is widely known for his meticulous anatomical sketches. “Faber Hours” are drop-in sessions for persons interested in spending directed attention on anatomical, historical or art objects in the Museum. “Faber Hours” will be led by a Museum staffer with a background in medical illustration.

Additional Information: 

Free, no reservations necessary. Bring a small sketchbook and pencils. The National Museum of Health and Medicine is located in Building 54 on the campus of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Limited visitor parking is available in the driveway in front of the museum. Additional free parking is available throughout the campus on weekends. Adults are required to present photo ID to gain entry to Walter Reed.

Fee: 
Free

Contact Information

National Mueum of Health and Medicine
2500 Linden Lane
Silver Spring, MD, 20910

Phone: 301-319-3300
Fax: 301-319-3373

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