In accordance with state and federal regulations, we will remained closed until further notice.
1004 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601
Preservation & Accessibility of The Rich Heritage of the Healing Arts
Our Mission
The Edward Hand Medical Heritage Foundation, now the Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum, was founded in 1982 with a mission to preserve and make accessible the rich heritage of the healing arts with special attention given to Lancaster County.
Learn More →Hours
Most Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 9am - 3pm
Location
Burle Business Park
1004 New Holland Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
Explore our Virtual Museum
Experience our exhibits and medical artifacts online in 3D!
View Exhibits →
Publications
Making the information we gather accessible is our prime purpose. The Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum has worked with local historians, medical professionals and students to develop a database of articles on various medical and historical areas, including the histories of medical specialties in Lancaster county and Lancaster medical institutions.
Allied Health Practices →
Battlefield Medicine →
General Edward Hand →
History of Specialties in Lancaster County →
Infectious Diseases →
Lancaster City & County Medical Society →
Lancaster County Institutions →
Lancaster County Medical History →
Lancaster General Hospital Staff Publications 1946-2000 →
Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum →
Lancaster Medical Legacies & Lineages →
Lancaster Oral Histories →
Lecture Materials →
Medicine in Pennsylvania →
Who Was Edward Hand?
Learn more about Edward Hand, a Revolutionary War General who co-founded the Lancaster County Almshouse and Hospital
Learn More →Support our Mission
The Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum needs your support. Whether you have historical medical artifacts to donate, wish to become a member, or want to volunteer your time, we deeply appreciate your contribution.
Donate
Donate items or make a monetary contribution.
Become a Member
Join us in our mission as a Supporting Member.
Volunteer
Volunteer your time and skills to the museum.