The Museum of Health Care at Kingston is currently seeking a Museum Director. Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Museum Director is responsible for the smooth functioning of the museum, by providing leadership to staff, ensuring effective administration, and supporting governance and advancement. This is a full time, permanent position. To apply, … More We are hiring: Museum Director
The Museum will be open Saturday, April 6th, Sunday and April 7th, 10am-4pm for solar eclipse themed programming.
Join us for free, interactive, family-friendly activities that investigate beliefs, superstitions, and traditions about the effects of events like the solar eclipse on health and the body. … More Solar Eclipse Weekend Event
On Saturday, March 30th, the Museum of Health Care and Murney Tower Museum will open their doors for an Eggs-tra special Easter event which includes an Easter egg hunt and Easter-themed crafts. Registration is required. Tickets are just $5. Â … More Eggs-tream Easter Fun at the Museum
The Museum of Health Care is hiring for various positions this summer. Spend your summer working in heritage! … More 2024 Summer Positions Available
The Teddy Bear Hospital has been the Museum of Health Care’s signature event for over 10 years. The goal of the event is to dispel any fears that children may have about visiting a health care provider, improve health literacy and promote health and wellbeing—and of course, highlight the Museum’s collection of historical medical artifacts. Suitable for all ages 0-10. … More Teddy Bear Hospital Event Returns for Family Day 2024
Copied from press release from Kingston & Area Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites, January 17, 2024 The City of Kingston Heritage Fund (CKHF) is proud to present a total of $428,496.37 to 11 Kingston community organizations, dedicated to enriching cultural heritage experiences through out the city. The CKHF has provided funding for … More MHC Receives City of Kingston Heritage Grant funding for 2024
On Thursday, December 7th, 2023 the Museum of Health Care’s Curator, Rowena McGowan delivered a talk for the City of Kingston’s Heritage Hour. The topic was the evolution of mental health care in Canada with a focus on Rockwood Asylum. … More Heritage Hour: Rockwood and Early Mental Health Treatment in Canada
This #GivingTuesday, we are asking for your support as we work to revitalize the way we tell the story of Canada’s nursing history and change the focus from nursing education to the skilled and often challenging work of a professional nurse. … More Today is GivingTuesday!
This GivingTuesday, we are asking for your support as we work to revitalize the way we tell the story of Canada’s nursing history and change the focus from nursing education to the skilled and often challenging work of a professional nurse. … More GivingTuesday Campaign 2023
The museum elves have worked hard all year and are ready to celebrate the holiday season with family-friendly activities and crafts. Join us for a very special holiday event hosted by the Museum of Health Care, joined by our friends from the Murney Tower Museum and Great Lakes Museum. On Saturday, December 2nd, from 10:00 … More Deck the Halls Holiday Event
