National Library of Medicine

National Library of Medicine is a library in , , which is located on Rockville Pike. National Library of Medicine is situated nearby to , as well as near the research institute .
nlm.nih.gov
+1 888 346 3656
  • Type: Library
  • Also known as: “Building 38” and “NLM”
  • Address: 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include National Institutes of Health and Medical Center Metro Station.

Research institute
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The is the primary agency of the United States federal government responsible for biomedical and public health research. It was founded in 1887 and is part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. is situated 2,000 feet northwest of National Library of Medicine.

Metro station
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Medical Center station is a Washington Metro station in , United States. The island-platformed station was opened on August 25, 1984, and is operated by the . is situated 1,200 feet northeast of National Library of Medicine.

University
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The is a health science university and professional school of the U.S. federal government. The primary mission of the school is to prepare graduates for service to the U.S. at home and abroad as uniformed… is situated 4,200 feet northeast of National Library of Medicine.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Greenwich Forest and Bethesda.

Neighborhood
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is a residential community in , , between Old Georgetown Road, and Bradley Boulevard. Dating from the early 20th century, is a suburban neighborhood combining architectural design with the natural environment.

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is in , , 1½ miles northwest of Wealthy and well-educated, is best known for its numerous restaurants and as the headquarters of the National Institutes of Health.

Village
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is an incorporated village and special taxing district in , , United States. Chartered in 1918, the village includes both sides of Oak Place and the south side of Avenue, across Old Georgetown Road from the , in the postal area.

National Library of Medicine

Latitude
38.99587° or 38° 59′ 45″ north
Longitude
-77.0989° or 77° 5′ 56″ west
Elevation
335 feet (102 metres)
Wheelchair access
limited
Operator
United States National Institutes of Health
Open location code
87C4XWW2+8C
Open­Street­Map ID
way 39707416
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­library
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­government
Geo­Names ID
4363518
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