Drug Enforcement Administration Museum

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Arlington, United States
Independent Museum

The Drug Enforcement Administration Museum in Arlington, Virginia, offers a unique perspective on pharmaceutical history through the lens of drug enforcement and regulation. Established to chronicle the DEA's mission since 1973, this specialized museum explores the complex relationship between legit...

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About the Museum

Established

1999

Affiliated Institution

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

Collection Size

2,000+ drug-related artifacts

Exhibit Focus

drug_discoverypharmaceutical_manufacturingmedical_historypharmacy_practicePharmaceutical ChemistryMedical HistoryPharmacy PracticeDrug DiscoveryPharmaceutical Manufacturing

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

Tuesday-Saturday: 10 AM-4 PM

Admission Fee

Free

Accessibility

The new DEA Museum welcomes all visitors by acknowledging and embracing their diverse physical and cognitive abilities with inclusive, universal design that ensures similar experiences and fully engaging opportunities. Below are only some of the Museum’s barrier-free features. Please contact us at deamuseum@dea.gov or (202) 307-3463 if you have any questions or concerns. Wheelchair Access The Museum’s galleries are wheelchair accessible, and a wheelchair can be provided if requested. Open Captioning All audio components are open captioned with clear, easy-to-read text.

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Contact Information

700 Army Navy Dr, Arlington, VA 22202, USA

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Getting There & Nearby

Transportation

The DEA Museum is located at 700 Army Navy Drive in Arlington, Virginia, directly across the street from Pentagon City Mall and at the corner of Army Navy Drive and Hayes Street. The Museum is surrounded by restaurants and shops that add local flavor and entertainment to your visit. The Museum is also easily accessible from the Pentagon City Metro Station, one block south of the Museum on Hayes Street. Street parking in the area is limited, but paid parking is available at the Pentagon City Parking Garage.

Nearby Attractions

  • Arlington National Cemetery
  • Pentagon Memorial
  • National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
  • Mount Vernon Estate
  • Washington Monument
  • Smithsonian Institution museums

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