PUBLIC HEALTH MUSEUM

TEWKSBURY, MA

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The Public Health Museum in Tewksbury, Massachusetts is a unique museum dedicated to the history of public health in the United States. It is located in the former administration building of the Tewksbury State Hospital, which was once a leading public health facility in the region.

The museum's exhibits showcase the evolution of public health practices and policies over the years, including the development of vaccines, the control of infectious diseases, and the improvement of sanitation and hygiene. Visitors can explore the hospital's original wards and learn about the lives of patients and staff during the early 20th century.

One of the most popular exhibits at the museum is the "Contagion!" exhibit, which explores the history of epidemics and pandemics in the United States, including the Spanish flu, polio, and the HIV/AIDS crisis. The exhibit includes interactive displays that allow visitors to learn about the spread of infectious diseases and how public health officials have worked to contain them.

In addition to its exhibits, the Public Health Museum also hosts educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. These include lectures, workshops, and tours of the hospital grounds. The museum is open to the public year-round and welcomes visitors from around the world who are interested in learning more about the history of public health in the United States.

PUBLIC HEALTH MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TEWKSBURY MA. US MID #8402500834

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 14,771 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH MUSEUM IN MASSACHUSETTS INCORPORATED
365 EAST ST
TEWKSBURY
MA
01876-1950

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PUBLIC HEALTH MUSEUM Information

MID # 8402500834
Name THE PUBLIC HEALTH MUSEUM IN MASSACHUSETTS INCORPORATED
Alternate Name PUBLIC HEALTH MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 223164721
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 16,579
REVENUE 14,771
LAT/LONG 42.612337, -71.217759
CODES FIPS State Code: 25
FIPS County Code: 017
US Census Tract: 315401
US Census Block: 2001