The Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum preserves and shares one of the most extensive collections of medical artifacts in the region, with over 11,000 objects that reflect centuries of healing practices in Lancaster County and beyond. The museum’s exhibits trace the evolution of medicine from ancient traditions to modern science, spotlighting everything from 19th-century surgical instruments and apothecary cabinets to rare anatomical illustrations and public health campaigns.
The museum also features a rotating series of educational displays and research-driven exhibitions curated in collaboration with medical professionals, historians, and student interns. Among the highlights are collections focused on early pharmacy, pseudoscientific medicine, Pennsylvania Dutch folk healing, and the legacy of Lancaster’s hospitals and healthcare providers.
The museum is dedicated to promoting public understanding of the medical past while honoring the diverse communities, innovations, and ethical debates that have shaped healthcare throughout history.
To read more about the Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum visit their website at https://lancastermedicalheritagemuseum.org/.
The Museum Pass is loaned to any Lancaster County adult with a valid public library card. Family Museum Passes are available at all 16 public libraries and the Bookmobile.
Museum Pass Circulation Guidelines:
- Adult check-out only
- One week circulation; no renewals
- Reserves allowed from any library, including bookmobile
- Overdue Fines: $1.00/day ($5.00 maximum)
- Replacement cost $7.00
Conditions of Use:
- Valid during regular Museum hours
- Pass not valid for ticketed events or special programs
- Does not apply to group rates
- Maximum of 4 people, one must be a supervising adult
- Pass may only be used once to visit the museum during the one week check out/circulation
- Pass may not be used for commercial or for-profit purposes
Thanks to the Len and Pat Eiserer Fund – Musuem Pass Program of the Lancaster County Community Foundation for making this program possible.