Healthcare operations in Fort Sam Houston, Texas

The US Army Medical Department Museum, located at 3898 Stanley Road in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is dedicated to sustaining the legacy and heritage of Army Medicine. The museum educates communities on the contributions of Army Medicine to the nation's healthcare system and enhances its artifact collection. Currently closed for renovations, the museum's mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret historically significant property related to the Army Medical Department from 1775 to the present. The museum houses a wide range of medical equipment, historic uniforms, vehicles, pictures, films, and artwork showcasing the department's history. Originally founded in 1862 as a research facility in Washington, D.C., the museum was later transferred to the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology and located at Walter Reed General Hospital. The U.S. Army Medical Department Museum Foundation is actively involved in expanding and modernizing the museum's exhibits and operations to provide visitors with new opportunities to explore and connect with the vibrant history of Army Medicine.