November 8 – November 30
Thurs. – Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
20 4th Street (Corner of 4th  and B Streets)

The Harry Potter book series features magic that is based partially on Renaissance traditions that played an important role in the development of Western science, including alchemy, astrology, and natural philosophy. Incorporating the work of several 15th- and 16th-century thinkers, the series examines ethical topics such as the desire for knowledge, the effects of prejudice, and the responsibility that comes with power. Informative panels use the collections of the National Library of Medicine to explore Harry Potter’s world and its roots in Renaissance magic, science, and medicine. The Museum will add to the exhibition from our own collection of medical artifacts, botanical journals, and other objects that would fit right in at Hogwarts!