Museum Re-Opening

The David J. Sencer CDC Museum will re-open with new visitation protocols on January 2^nd, 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.

Public Health Academy Teen Newsletter

The David J. Sencer CDC Museum Public Health Academy Teen Newsletter introduces teens to different public health topics that CDC studies. Each newsletter provides an Introduction, explains CDC’s Work, breaks down the topic using the Public Health Approach, gives you a behind the scenes look at historical items Out of the CDC Museum Collection, and offers a live Teen Talk where teens can learn from CDC experts.

AUDIENCE: The Teen Newsletter presents valid scientific data and public health interventions on topics across field of public health including STDs, drug use, and violence. For this reason, we recommend that parents or guardians assess the appropriateness of sharing the newsletter with younger-aged children.

GLOSSARY: Not sure of a certain word in any of the CDC Museum Public Health Academy Teen Newsletters? Check this glossary for definitions of frequently used terms.

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Current Newsletter

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection, or STI (sometimes called a sexually transmitted disease, or STD), that can cause infection in the genitals, rectum, and throat. It is very common, especially among people ages 15-24 years. In fact, gonorrhea is the in the U.S.

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