The Pennsylvania Military Museum collects objects relating directly to Pennsylvania and the Military, principally those from the Spanish American War to the present. In addition to items with ties to combat, the museum also collects items relating to armed service, the home front during wartime as well as industry pertaining to the military in Pennsylvania. These all relate directly to the PMM's mission to preserve and honor Pennsylvania's military history from 1747 to the present with special emphasis on the 20^th Century, interpreting for citizens and visitors the story of the Commonwealth's ‘Citizen Soldiers', civilian activities on the home front, and the contributions of Pennsylvania industry to military technology". 

• The PMM does not accept objects not related or connected to Pennsylvania, items too large for storage or display capabilities, infested objects, items in poor condition, newspapers, potentially hazardous items including live ammunition or unexploded ordnance, duplicate pieces, and any other items that do not fulfill the Museum's mission.

• If you have objects that you are interested in donating to the PMM please contact the museum at 814-466-6263. Have information regarding the items, their age or the conflict they are related to, their connection to Pennsylvania, your contact information and if possible photographs of the object ready.

• Please do not send any objects until a member of the Curatorial staff contacts you. The Museum does not accept unsolicited artifacts through the mail.

• Artifacts are only accepted as unrestricted gifts and if the owner wishes to place specific conditions upon their donation (i.e. display guarantees, terms of loan, etc.) it will not be accepted.

• The Pennsylvania Military Museum uses artifacts for exhibits organized and displayed in the Museum, for loans to other reputable institutions, as well as for research by students and historians. Objects not on exhibit or loan are placed in secure humidity, temperature, and light controlled storage areas within the Museum.