Halloween at the Medical Museum: Serious Fun with Skulls October 22, 2011

The National Museum of Health and Medicine invites little ghouls and their families to get into the Halloween spirit by learning about skulls. The theme of the program is Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a holiday that celebrates the human cycle of life and death. Learn about the traditions associated with Día de los Muertos by decorating your own sugar skull (1st grade and up); participate in story time with books about Day of the Dead and skeletons; make your own skull mask; and learn about skulls from an anthropologist. Halloween costumes are welcome!

Please note: The National Museum of Health and Medicine is now located at 2500 Linden Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910, just outside of the Fort Detrick-Forest Glen Annex. A designated visitor parking lot is located off Linden Lane in front of the Museum (do not enter the Annex gates). Adult visitors will need to present photo ID upon entry to the Museum.

Official Website: http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum