Dr. Austin A. Lamar Medical Museum

About the Exhibit

Dr. Lamar's Sanitarium. In 1905 a new graduate of Maryland Medical College, Dr. Austin A. Lamar constructed a two story addition to his home at 200 West Main Street in downtown Middletown to establish a sanitarium. 

Considered state-of-the-art, as reported in the Valley Register, Dr. Lamar's medical center provided family medical practice and surgical services to the rural Middletown Valley until his passing in 1932.

A short presentation will tour you through Dr. Lamar's waiting room and exam room, located on the first floor.  Exhibits include examples of his prescription log, medicinal remedies, medical books and the appointments and architecture of his home. The second story has a complete surgical suite with recovery room, just as it was when Dr. Lamar last used it in 1932.    

Hours & Tour Information
The Lamar Medical Museum is open for guided tours Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 4pm, April to October. 
We are open by appointment during the week and from November to March. 
We welcome group trips, school programs, and Girl/Boy Scouts. 
Please call (301) 371-7090 or email to schedule your group visit.


Come Visit & Explore ...

Dahlgren Chapel
While you are in town, take a drive up to South Mountain and visit Dahlgren Chapel, constructed in 1881 for the private use of Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren and her family.

South Mountain Battlefield
After visiting Dahlgren Chapel. Continue about 1/8 mile down the road for an interpretation of the Battle of South Mountain, a lesser known, yet significant one-day battle which was the precursor to the Battle of Antietam.

Directions & Parking

The Lamar Medical Museum is located at 200 West Main Street in the heart of historic Middletown, MD, just 20 minutes west of Frederick.

From Frederick: Travel I-70 West to Exit Braddock Heights/Middletown. At the light turn left and travel 40 ALT for 3.7 miles. The Museum is on the left.

From Boonsboro/Sharpsburg / WV: Travel 40 ALT (Old National Pike) East. Once you come into Middletown proper, the museum is 1.2 miles from the pillars and located on the right.

From Hagerstown/PA: Travel I-70 East to Exit Myersville/Middletown. Turn right at the top of the exit ramp.  Travel so many miles on Route 17. At the light, turn right on to Main Street (40 ALT or Old National Pike). The museum is located on the right.

Parking is free and plentiful at the Elm Street Lot conveniently located next to the museum. Street parking is available as well.