Sips & Spirits invites you to an evening where history meets the haunted.⁠ ⁠ At 6:30 , attendees will gather for a chilling special talk by Aditi Sen, Associate Professor at Queen’s University.⁠ ⁠ Tickets are still avaliable here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket... #YGKevent #Halloween

The Museum of Health Care and Murney Tower Museum are teaming up for Escape the Museum 3 on October 25th from 3-8pm! Join us for two time-travelling adventures! Tickets: $8 per person, free for children under 5. Pre-registered tickets required: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

🔦Collections spotlight🔦 Kingston General Hospital Dispensary in 1944 Search our collection today👉https://mhc.andornot.net/en #Histmed #Pharmacy #KGH #Hospital

We're thrilled to share that medical wax models in our collection were featured by Matt Edwards (2024 MARF) at the International Working Group on Medical Wax Models in Ingolstadt, Germany. #MedicalHistory #MuseumofHealthCare #Histmed #WaxModels

A new blog post from the 2025 Margaret Angus Research Fellow, Shaelagh Cull, is now live on our website! Check it out here: www.museumofhealthcare.ca/blog/8373 Thanks to Ian M. Fraser and Janine M. Schweitzer for sponsoring this year's Fellowship.

Step into the shadows of the Museum of Health Care on Thursday October 30th for an unforgettable Halloween night designed just for adults. Drinks will be flowing all night courtesy of the one and only Daft Brewing (available for purchase). ⁠ Reserve your spot today: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

Many congratulations to Museum Director Dr. Simge Erdogan- O'Connor for being awarded a Kingston Young Professionals 40 Under 40 Award!🎉 This recognition is a testament to Simge's dedication to Kingston's cultural heritage. #Kingston40under40 #YGKnews

Help celebrate the opening of our new dental exhibit, Tooth Be Told on September 25th from 5pm to 8pm.🦷 Where: Museum of Health Care, 32 George Street, Kingston ON, K7L 2V7 Register here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket... #Dentalhistory #Histmed #MuseumofHealthCare #Kingstonevents

Get Ready for a New School Year with the Museum of Health Care! Our on-site, off-site, and virtual educational programs are now open for bookings! Request one today: forms.gle/u3f1hE4Y5nVW... Want to tailor a program for your class? Reach out anytime at 613-548-2419 or [email protected]

Did you know that the Museum of Health Care has a searchable database?🔍 The Museum of Health Care is home to more than 30,000 artefacts, from surgical tools to laboratory instruments, that bring to life the story of medical care. Happy exploring! #medicalhistory #histmed #museumofhealthcare

Congratulations to Museum of Health Care board member Dr. Alison Morehead for her curation of Lifeblood, a fascinating exhibition at the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway. 🩸🖼️ Learn more about the exhibition here: www.munch.no/en/exhibitio... Photo Credit: Ove Kvavik/Munchmuseet #HistoryofMedicine

Find the first post by 2025 Margaret Angus Research Fellow Shaelagh Cull here: museumofhealthcare.blog/the-early-ye.... In the post, Cull traces the early years of occupational therapy in Kingston. Thanks to Ian M. Fraser and Janine M. Schweitzer for sponsoring this year's Fellowship. #histmed

They are loved- an epidemic of grief by @traceymae.bsky.social is expanding on August 18th. Chambers will be on site to add more textile donations as a physical representation of lost loved ones. This powerful installation is on view at the Museum of Health Care until October 3rd. #endthestigma

Are you a Queen's University student with a passion for history, education, and health care? The Museum of Health Care is hiring Public Programs Assistants through the Queen's Work Study program. Find the full job description on MyCareer: careers.sso.queensu.ca/home.htm #QueensUniversity

Did you know that the Museum of Health Care has a blog? Our all time more popular blog post highlights Robert Liston and his surgical skills! #HISTmed #MedicalHistory #RobertListon

There are three internship opportunities at the Museum of Health Care for HIST 512! Find details below👇

The Museum of Health Care is seeking feedback to better understand visitor experience and perceptions of the museum. Complete this 5-10 minute survey for an entry into a draw to win one of five $20 gift cards!🎉 Link to survey: forms.gle/4bGtc49DifM8...

Thank you William James Henderson Foundation for supporting our seniors programs! With this support, the museum can strengthen our seniors programming and our capacity for outreach🌟

Collections Spotlight: Freckle Lotion 980-18-173, circa 1900s Binghams' Pharmacy, 100 Yonge Street, Toronto Check out more pharmaceutical artifacts on our collections database: mhc.andornot.net/en/list?q=%2... #Histmed #MuseumofHealthCare #medicalhistory #pharmacyhistory

Find the Museum of Health Care at these upcoming events!⁠ ⁠ 🎆Celebrate Murney Tower Museum's 100th birthday ⁠ 🧸Teddy Bear Party supporting programs for BGC and Big Brothers Big Sisters⁠ ⁠ 🧹Make your own potion for Wicked ⁠ 🩺Learn more about us at the Visitor Centre⁠ #YGKevents #Kingstonevents

Collections Spotlight: the Parke-Davis Capsule Colour Selector This artifact was donated by a former salesman for Parke-Davis. Parke-Davis clients could customize the gelatin capsules for their product. The selector even slides to create endless colour combinations! #histmed #pharmacy

They are loved-an epidemic of grief, a powerful new textile installation by @traceymae.bsky.social makes its world debut at the Museum of Health Care. Learn more about the project: www.traceymae.com #endthestigma #overdoseawareness

Go behind the scenes during the installation of They are loved-an epidemic of grief by @traceymae.bsky.social at the Museum of Health Care. The Museum of Health Care is grateful for the support of Ontario Power Generation Regional Empowerment Grants Program, who sponsored this installation.

During #HistoricPlacesDays, you can step into Kingston's history with: Pulse of the Past - A Walk Through Kingston's Medical History, our outdoor walking tour running Fridays to Sundays at 10:30 am and 2 pm.⁠ ⁠ You can book your tour now: www.zeffy.com/ticketing/pu... #kingstonmuseums #histmed

It's almost #HistoricPlacesDays and we're part of it.🏛️✨️⁠ ⁠ Step into Kingston's history with Pulse of the Past, a walking tour on Fridays to Sundays at 10:30 and 2.⁠ Don't miss They are loved-an epidemic of grief by Tracey- Mae Chambers, a powerful installation reflecting on loss and memory.

Learn more about the They are loved-an epidemic of grief project from @traceymae.bsky.social's interview with the CBC radio. #endthestigma #harmreduction #kingstonmuseums #Theyareloved

The Museum of Health Care is nominated for the Ontario Choice Awards for Top Small Museum/ Art Gallery/ Historic Site🏆️⁠ ⁠ Your vote can make all the difference. Vote today (and every day until September) here: attractionsontario.ca/poll/top-sma...

⏰️Reminder⏰️⁠ Applications close next Monday for the Public Programs Intern position starting September 1st. ⁠ ⁠ Visit museumofhealthcare.blog/now-hiring-p... to learn more about the position. #Museumofhealthcare #histmed #YCWBCH

Thank you to everyone who attended the grand opening of They are loved-an epidemic of grief by @traceymae.bsky.social. This installation is on display at the Museum of Health Care until October 3. ⁠ ⁠ It was a powerful night of conversation and community featuring a moving talk by Tracey-Mae. ⁠

With the long, lazy days of summer stretching before us, residents of #YGK and area may be looking for inspiration to keep themselves or their family members off screens and having fun. Take a look at what all the #LocalLibraries offer: www.kingstonist.com/news/local-l...

In our latest post, 2024 Margaret Angus Research Fellow Matt Edwards explores the role that medical museums can play in 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Read here:https://museumofhealthcare.blog/what-role-can-medical-museums-play-in-2slgbtqi-communities/ #histmed #2SLGBTQI+ #pridemonth

Explore the topic of gender affirming care in our two part blog post with Dr. Ashley Waddington, an Associate Professor in the division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Queen’s University. Part 1: museumofhealthcare.blog/gender-affir... #Genderaffirmingcare

This post explores the commodification of Indigenous Peoples in patent medicine marketing. Museums can be spaces for learning, dialogue, accountability. Content Warning: this material contains discussions of anti-Indigenous racism. Find the blog post here: museumofhealthcare.blog/selling-the-...

We were delighted to welcome over 40 lovers of literature, history, and health care to the Museum of Health Care for the official launch of Bib & Tucker by the ever-inspiring Dorothyanne Brown! @somewhatgrumpypress.com @dabble58.bsky.social #MuseumofHealthCare #BookLaunch #KingstonAuthor

Step back in time to discover Kingston's rich medical history! This outdoor walking tour tour weaves through the city's historic streets to look at the people and places that kept the city's heart beating. Book your tickets today: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket... #medicalhistory #kingstonhistory

Do you have a passion for education, history, and health care?! The Museum of Health Care is hiring a Public Programs Intern starting September 1st. If you are interested in applying, please visit the link below for more information. museumofhealthcare.blog/now-hiring-p... #kingstonmuseums

Congratulations @dabble58.bsky.social on a wildly successful book launch for Bib & Tucker at @museumofhealthcare.bsky.social in Kingston tonight! We kept adding chairs! Ebook still available at pre-order discount. a.co/d/hEm7Jzw

They are loved-an epidemic of grief, a powerful new textile installation by Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers @traceymae.bsky.social, makes its world debut at the Museum of Health Care this summer. Opening July 1, this moving exhibit was motivated by the loss of Tracey-Mae Chambers’ son, Parker.

A heartfelt thank you to the Canadian Museum Marketing Conference and the Canadian Canoe Museum for hosting an outstanding event.⁠ ⁠ Last week, Dr. Simge Erdogan-O'Connor had the opportunity to present on practical strategies for enhancing audience engagement in small museums. #museummarketing

It is the third day of Museum Week 2025! Today, we explore fun and games. ⁠ ⁠ Did you know that the Museum of Health Care offers a variety of hands-on learning programs, guided tours, and curatorial talks for all ages? #GameMW #MuseumWeek #PlayAndLearn #InteractiveLearning #MuseumofHealthCare

It is Museum Week! On June 3rd, we explore the theme of movement: ⁠ In Western medicine, prosthetics became more common after World War I. With many soldiers being injured, the need for more practical prosthetics grew. #MovementMW #Mobility #Motion #MuseumofHealthCare #HISTMED ⁠

Starting June 2nd, we will be open 7 days a week from 10am-4pm. We hope to see you this summer!⁠ #museumofhealthcare #histmed #historyofmedicine #Kpasspartner

The Museum of Health Care thanks the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area for fully funding our children's gallery project. The project will reimagine the children's gallery as an inclusive, and accessible space for all young learners. ⁠ ⁠ Stay tuned to learn more about this exciting project!⁠

We had so much fun at the 2025 Ottawa Redblacks training camp this weekend! As the Museum of Health Care booth, we got to explore the history of helmets and sport induced traumatic brain injuries. ⁠ ⁠ We want to thank Tourism Kingston for inviting us to this awesome event! #OttawaREDBLACKS #histmed

Starting June 1st, there will be an update to the admission model. Please note that all members receive free access to the museum. ⁠ You can also access free museum admission through KPass, Canoo, and Kingston Frontenac Public Library Passes. #museumofhealth

Happy May is Museum month! Through the Museum's community outreach and programming, over 7,000 people engaged with Canada's health care history in 2024.⁠ #ONMuseumMonth #OntarioMuseums #MuseesOntario ⁠ @museumsontario.bsky.social

Canadian National Nursing Week is a time dedicated to recognizing the work of nursing professionals.⁠ ⁠ Did you know: the Museum of Health Care is located in the Ann Baillie building, which served as a residence for nursing students at Kingston General Hospital. #NursingWeek202

Happy May is Museum Month! ⁠ Pre-pandemic there were over 11,000 workers and 37,000 volunteers working across the province in over 700 museums, galleries and heritage sites. How has a museum worker or volunteer impacted your visit? ⁠ @museumsontario.bsky.social #ONMuseumMonth #OntarioMuseums

Welcoming this year's MARF! Shaelagh Cull is an independent researcher who studies the history of craft in Canada. She will trace the development of occupational therapy and how crafts were used in medical settings. Thanks to Ian M. Fraser and Janine M. Schweitzer for sponsoring this Fellowship.

Time is running out to visit, Rockwood and the Evolution of Mental Health Treatment. This fascinating temporary exhibit closes June 2nd.⁠ ⁠ Stay tuned for exciting news about what’s coming next to our temporary exhibit space! #MuseumofHealthCare #histmed #medicalhistory #Rockwood