The Museum is currently closed for renovations.
1004 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601
Preservation & Accessibility of The Rich Heritage of the Healing Arts
Our Mission
The Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum has a mission to preserve our rich medical heritage with particular attention given to Lancaster County. We strive to do this through exhibitions, educational scholarship, and research. The Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum is dedicated to the preservation of our rich medical heritage. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We remember all, we encourage all, we support all and we acknowledge all.
Learn More →Hours
Currently Closed to the Public for Renovations
Location
410 N. Lime St
Lancaster, Pa 17603
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 →
Specialties →
Student Internship →
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.