The Rose Melnick Medical Museum actively seeks and collects old, rare, and unique medical artifacts, books, and archival materials. The Museum typically acquires materials that document the history of medicine in the Mahoning Valley (Mahoning County, Trumbull County, and Columbiana County); however, medical collections from other states or countries will be considered.

The Museum collects materials from ancient times to the present. Although we seek artifacts that are particularly old, rare, and unique, newer materials will be considered. Of course, the Museum does not accept everything. Materials that do not fit the scope of our collections, are duplicates of other museum materials, or are in particularly poor condition may be declined.

Donations to the Rose Melnick Medical Museum are subject to the following agreements:

• Because of limited gallery space and the policy of changing exhibits, the Rose Melnick Medical Museum cannot promise the permanent exhibition of any object.
• All items accepted become the PERMANENT PROPERTY of the Rose Melnick Medical Museum and are accepted without restrictions.
• If the gift includes several items, the Museum cannot agree to keep the items together as a unit at all times
• This unrestricted gift is given with the understanding that the individual items will be used in whatever manner will best benefit the Rose Melnick Medical Museum.