The Museum of Health Care is seeking feedback from our audiences to better understand visitor experience and perceptions of the museum. Your input will help us shape future exhibitions and programs to enhance visitor enjoyment, learning, and engagement. Estimated Time to Complete: 5-10 minutes Complete the survey for an entry to win one of five $20 … More Help shape the future of the Museum of Health Care!
Pulse of the Past: A Walk Through Kingston’s Medical History Step back in time to discover Kingston’s rich medical history! This guided outdoor walking tour traces the successes and sacrifices to establish of one of Canada’s oldest public hospitals and the Queen’s School of Medicine. This tour weaves through the city’s historic streets to offer … More Outdoor Walking Tours begin June 20th
🎉 You asked and we listened! Our Teddy Bear Hospital is accepting new summer patients on June 27, 2025 from 9am to 4pm. Children and their families are invited to bring their teddy bears or other favorite stuffed animals to the museum for a check-up with trained “teddy specialists.” This fun and interactive event offers … More Teddy Bear Hospital Returns June 27
The Museum of Health Care is proud to participate in this year’s Jane’s Walks!
The Museum’s wildly popular Sick City: Unlocking the Secrets of Kingston’s Medical History outdoor guided tour is included in this year’s schedule, running Friday, May 2 at 10am. … More Jane’s Walks Kingston 2025 Schedule
The Museum of Health Care and Murney Tower Museum, two local museums, are inviting families to visit on Saturday, April 12th between 9am-4pm for the third annual Egg-stream Easter Fun at the Museum. … More Easter Fun Returns to two Kingston Museums
On Monday, February 17th from 9-4pm, the Museum of Health Care will host its annual Teddy Bear Hospital Event. … More Teddy Bear Hospital Event Returns for Family Day 2025
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. … More Eggs-tream Easter Fun at the Museum
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
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
