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Become a Member of the Museum

Help the Museum tell the story of health and health care in Canada. Memberships and donations make possible our public and school programs, research, artefact preservation, exhibit development and so much more.

Being a part of our community means that you will be involved in Museum events, your suggestions will be heard, and you will receive activity updates regularly. Why is this so important? Click here.

There are two types of Memberships:

Individual Museum Membership - $35.00 per person
Dual Museum Membership - $50.00 (per 2 related individuals)

Are you a student (currently enrolled in a recognized academic program or school) or senior (60+)? Students and Seniors enjoy a $10.00 discount off the regular membership price.

The Gift Circle

Go above & beyond a membership and join the Museum’s Gift Circle (recognizes donors annually).

The four giving levels are:

Friends - Donations between $100 -> $249
Partners - Donations between $250 -> $499
Associates - Donations between $500 -> $999
Patrons - Donations above $1,000

All Gift Circle donors are entitled to additional offerings (see list to your right) in addition to the Museum’s attractive membership benefits.

Give a Museum of Health Care Gift Membership

This is the perfect gift for those who want to connect with a museum community and care about preserving the legacy of health care. In addition to normal member benefits, the recipient of your Gift Membership will receive an introductory welcome package explaining the gift they’ve received.

If you choose to include a Gift Circle donation on behalf of your Gift Membership recipient, they will also receive a complimentary Anne Baillie Building pewter collectable ornament* and, as with any donation, you will be supplied with a charitable tax receipt.

To give a Museum of Health Care membership, please complete and return the Gift Membership form with your cheque payable to: Museum of Health Care at Kingston. For details about paying online or by credit card, please phone us at 613-548-2419 or email us.

* Pewter collectible ornaments will be given while supplies last

Cumulative Donor Recognition

The Museum offers cumulative donor recognition to acknowledge the continuing generosity of its donors.

Once donors have reached one of the following levels, their names are publicly displayed in the Museum as their gifts accumulate over time.

Builders ($1,000 - $9,999)
Benefactors ($10,000 - $49,999)
Founders (> $50,000)

Benefits provided with all Museum Memberships

Unlimited access to the public Galleries
Unlimited online exhibit and collection database access
Copies of the BAILLIEwick newsletter
Copy of the Annual Report publication with an invitation to the Annual General Meeting
Published acknowledgement of their contribution as a member
Satisfaction of helping the Museum of Health Care!

Additional Gift Circle Offerings:

Friends

Donation Receipt
Group Curator-Guided Tour (1 per Year)
Donation Reception (1 per Year)

Partners

All the above benefits AND
Behind-the-Scenes Tours (periodic)

Associates

All the above benefits AND
Annual Luncheon with Professional Staff
Museum Merchandise Discount (10%)

Patrons

All the above benefits AND
Individual Curator Guided Tour
Complimentary Museum Membership
Special Receptions with Guest Lecturers (periodic)
Host your own event at the Museum

Help preserve the Legacy of Canadian Health Care

Our Current Priorities:

• Sustain Museum Operations
• Develop the new Children’s
• Gallery Grow the Museum’s Endowment Funds

How do I give to the Museum?

You can complete your Membership in one of two ways:

Download the membership form (in .pdf format) in order to send your contribution by mail, or
Donate online and process by credit card

Your support ensures that the Museum of Health Care, a registered Canadian charity, can continue to offer a wide variety of educational programs and online resources, expand the Museum’s collections and develop new galleries and exhibits that help explain the history of health and health care.

For more information, e-mail us or call us at 613-548-2419.