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Support the Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum

At the Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum (LMHM), we are dedicated to preserving and sharing Lancaster County’s rich medical history through exhibitions, education, and research. With a small staff and a passionate team of volunteers, we rely on the generosity and involvement of our community to keep this important work alive. Your support helps us care for over 11,000 historical artifacts, host educational programs for students and families, and ensure that the stories of medicine, healing, and innovation in Lancaster County are never forgotten. There are many ways to make a difference — whether through a financial gift, membership, volunteering, or donating historical materials.

Make a Monetary Donation

Your contribution directly supports the preservation of our collections, development of exhibits, and creation of educational programs that inspire curiosity and learning for all ages.

Donations can be made securely online through Zeffy, or by mailing a check to:

Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum
410 N. Lime Street
Lancaster, PA 17603

Every dollar helps preserve the history of medicine in Lancaster County — and supports the museum’s mission to preserve, educate, and inspire.

 

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Support Us During the ExtraGive

If you are interested in becoming a member, please fill out our membership form. The seven levels of membership can be viewed here. (will be updated soon) Membership Form

Volunteer at the Museum

Our volunteers are the heart of the museum! From helping with exhibits and collections to assisting with events and research, volunteers make an invaluable impact on our mission.

Whether you can lend a few hours a month or want to take on a regular role, we’d love to have you join our team.

Contact our Executive Director at lmhmdirector@gmail.com to learn more about current opportunities.

Donate an Artifact

Have an item that may have historical or medical significance? Artifact donations are essential to preserving Lancaster’s medical story for future generations.

All potential donations are reviewed by our Collections Committee to ensure they align with our mission and collections policy.

Artifact Donation Form

Thank you for considering a contribution to the Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum. Together, we can continue to preserve the art, science, and humanity of medicine — right here in Lancaster County.

Levels of Giving

The Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum is made possible by the generous support of our community and gracious donors. Your contribution helps the museum grow and to preserve and share the rich history of the healing arts in Lancaster county.
Hippocrates Circle $10,000+*
$10,000+*

As the ‘Father of Medicine’, Hippocrates (460 BC – 370 BC) paved the way for the development of medicine as a profession, as well as founding the Hippocratic School of Medicine. This level of giving includes:

    • Recognition on the donors’ plaque, prominently displayed in the museum
    • Recognition on the museum’s website, annual newsletter, printed museum brochures

and literature, event signage and annual donor list

  • One private tour with the President or Executive Director for up to 4 people
  • All regular membership level benefits

 

Pasteur Circle $5,000 - $9,999*
$5,000 - $9,999*

Louis Pasteur (1822 – 1895) was the ‘Father of Microbiology’, making great strides with the development of pasteurization, microbial fermentation and the principles of vaccination. This level of giving includes:

  • Recognition on the donors’ plaque, prominently displayed in the museum
  • Recognition on the museum’s website, annual newsletter, printed museum brochures and literature, and annual donor list
  • One private tour with the President or Executive Director for up to 4 people
  • All regular membership level benefits
Lister Circle $1,000 - $4,999*
$1,000 - $4,999*

Known as the ‘Pioneer of antiseptic surgery’, Joseph Lister (1827 – 1912) introduced carbolic acid (known as phenol) to sterilize surgical instrument. This level of giving includes:

  • Recognition on the museum’s website, annual newsletter, printed museum brochures and literature, and annual donor list
  • One private tour with the President or Executive Director for up to 4 people
  • All regular membership level benefits
Koch Circle $500 - 999*
$500 - 999*

Robert Koch (1843 – 1910) is recognized as the ‘Father of bacteriology’ after creating Koch’s postulates; these are a series of four, generalized principles that linked specific microorganisms to specific diseases. This level of giving includes:

  • Recognition on the museum’s website, annual newsletter and annual donor list
  • One private tour with the President or Executive Director for up to 4 people
  • All regular membership level benefits
Curie Circle $250 - 499*
$250 - 499*

As one of the most famous women in medicine, Marie Curie (1867 – 1934) is widely known as a ‘Pioneer in radioactivity’ with her discoveries of radium and polonium. She was also the first woman to win a Nobel prize. This level of giving includes:

  • Recognition of the museum’s website, annual newsletter and annual donor list
  • All regular membership level benefits
Fleming Circle $100 - 249*
$100 - 249*

Alexander Fleming (1881 – 1955) made his mark in the scientific community by discovering the enzyme lysozyme and benzylpenicillin (Penicillin G), which was the world’s first antibiotic substance. This level of membership includes:

  • Recognition on the museum’s website and annual donor list
  • All regular membership benefits
Salk Circle Up to $99*
Up to $99*

While Pasteur is famous for developing the principles of vaccines, Jonas Salk (1914 – 1995) is known for the discovery and development of the first polio vaccine. This level of membership includes:

  • Recognition on the museum’s website and annual donor list

View our Donor Lists below

View the 2023 Donors

View the 2022 Donors

View the 2021 donors

* The Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your generous donation.

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New First Friday Hours at LMHM!

**Starting October 3, the Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum will be open from 4:00–8:00 PM on First Fridays. Explore our exhibits after hours and enjoy discounted admission of $5 per person.**

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