Opening Today at the CDC Museum – GYRE: THE PLASTIC OCEAN

Image courtesy of Mandy Barker GYRE: THE PLASTIC OCEAN January 26—June 19, 2015 A flip-flop discarded in Thailand finds its way to Hawaii, and a bottle cast off from a tsunami in Japan becomes Alaska’s beach litter. In a culture dependent upon the modern convenience of plastic, throwaway products of consumption are affecting oceans and shrinking our world as we all become connected through our trash. On display in the temporary gallery, this unique art and science exhibition brings the problem into perspective. more Special Curator Tours Please join us for one of our special tours with museum curator Louise E. Shaw. Select from one of the dates below and be sure to RSVP to museum@cdc.gov. Space is limited. Jan. 28th, Feb. 4th, Feb. 18th, March 4th, March 18th, April 1st, April 15th, May 6th, May 20th, June 3rd, and June 17th Hidden History: Stories from the Collection Discover the stories behind the historic objects at the CDC Museum. Learn why they are valuable to CDC's history, and how they came to be a part of the collection. more CDC Disease Detective Camp The David J. Sencer CDC Museum will offer its popular summer programs for students June 8-12 and July 20-24of 2015. This week-long day camp for rising high school juniors and seniors that exposes students to epidemiology, the field of public health and the diverse career opportunities within the field of public health. Two separate, but identical iterations of the camp are held each summer. more Quick Links Group Tours Plan Your Visit About the CDC Museum