The David J. Sencer CDC Museum will re-open with new visitation protocols on January 2nd, 2026. All visitors must make advanced reservations. Walk-in visits are no longer permitted.
The following information is required while making reservations:
- Visitors to provide first, middle, and last name
Visitors 18 and over will also need to submit:
- Date of birth
- Citizenship (Select U.S. or non-U.S. citizen)
- Government-issued valid (not expired) REAL ID number or passport number
Bring confirmation email(s) for museum visit.
CDCM PHA STEM Lesson – Protecting our Lungs
In Protecting our Lungs, student scientists investigate the dangers of e-aerosols, the aerosols associated with e-cigarette smoking. Students create lung models, test the effect of inhalants on the lung model, and plan a health demonstration to educate others about the effects of e-cigarette aerosols.
Topics included in Protecting our Lungs:
- Nicotine addiction
- Dangers of e-cigarette aerosols
- Filtration
- Engineering design process
- Prototype design
- Scientific and health communication through demonstration