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The David J. Sencer CDC Museum will re-open with new visitation protocols on January 2nd, 2026. All visitors must make advanced reservations. Walk-in visits are no longer permitted.
The following information is required while making reservations:
- Visitors to provide first, middle, and last name
Visitors 18 and over will also need to submit:
- Date of birth
- Citizenship (Select U.S. or non-U.S. citizen)
- Government-issued valid (not expired) REAL ID number or passport number
Bring confirmation email(s) for museum visit.
The World Unseen: Intersections of Art and Science
May 20 – August 30, 2019
The World Unseen: Intersections of Art and Science gathers the work of ten international artists who draw upon microbiology, biotechnology, anatomy, and texts in their investigations of microbes and cells, DNA, history of disease and science, the body, and beauty. They all share a deep interest in science, and some are scientists themselves or collaborate closely with researchers. Some mine the images of the unseen world to comment about the debates that swarm around the intersection of disease and ethics—past, present, and future.
Others are drawn to the abstract beauty of what is sub-visible—real and imagined. Several of the artists use their work as a starting point to understand the complex relationships between humans and their biological systems, as well as challenges facing us in the 21st century, including emerging infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. Through paintings, drawings, installations, and videos, these artists ponder the humanistic and scientific implications of knowing and seeing what we normally cannot see.
Participating Artists
Scott Chimileski and Roberto Kolter, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Ruth Cuthand, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Anna Dumitriu, Brighton, UK
Amie Esslinger, Atlanta, Georgia
Lorrie Fredette, Saugerties, New York
Bojana Ginn, Atlanta, Georgia
Nathaniel Price, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Jody Rasch, Port Chester, New York
Laura Splan, Brooklyn, New York
IMAGE: Amie Esslinger, Collisions, mixed media, 2016
Join Louise E. Shaw, Curator, David J. Sencer CDC Museum for a special tour.
Time
12:30PM
Dates
June 7th, July 10th, July 17th, August 7th, and August 30th
The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required; RSVP to museum@cdc.gov.
Driver’s license or passport required for entry. Vehicle inspection required. Space is limited to 20 people per tour.