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The Stetten Museum collections range from laboratory equipment to diplomatic gifts, dating mostly from the mid-to-late 20th century. These objects tell the stories of individuals, research, and programs across NIH’s Institutes and Centers.
Highlights
Office of Technology Transfer Collection
Preventives and treatments produced with NIH research.
Cardiology Collection
Surgical and technological advancements from NIH heart surgeons.
Wilton Earle Glassware Collection
Glassware used by pioneering cancer researcher Dr. Wilton Earle, who discovered how to grow cells in culture.
Ruth Kirschstein Collection
Awards and gifts given to Dr. Ruth Kirschstein, NIGMS Director (1974-1993), NIH Deputy Director (1993-1999), and NIH Acting Director (1993, 2000…
Ichiji Tasaki Collection
Awards and gifts given to Dr. Ichiji Tasaki, NINDS, NIMH, and NICHD scientist.
Marshall Nirenberg Collection
Objects used by Dr. Marshall Nirenberg who won the 1968 Nobel Prize for breaking the genetic code.