Welcome to the Canadian Museum of Health Care!
Canada’s premier health care museum with over 35,000 medical artifacts
About Us
The story of health care in Canada is one of resilience, innovation, and the human drive to ease pain, treat disease, and promote well-being. Founded in 1991, the Canadian Museum of Health Care preserves this rich legacy by collecting, studying, and sharing the country’s medical history. Today, we are home to the largest medical collections in the country — approximately 35,000 artifacts that illustrate the evolution of health care in Canada.
Housed in the historic Ann Baillie Building—a 1904 former residence for nursing students—the Canadian Museum of Health Care invites visitors to explore the lived experiences of patients and caregivers across generations, offering valuable context and insight into today’s health care challenges.
Explore the Museum
What’s On?
Visit our new temporary exhibit, "A Fantastical Medical Bestiary," which explores how ideas about animals have intersected with healing traditions through history. Special thanks to the W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections, Queen's University Library.
Collections
The Canadian Museum of Health Care is home to the largest medical collection in the country, consisting of approximately 35,000 artifacts, from surgical tools to laboratory instruments, that bring to life the story of medical care from the 1750s to the present day.
Programs
We offer engaging educational programs for learners of all ages that bring Canada’s health care story to life. Whether you choose to participate in an onsite program or book a guided tour for your group, the Museum of Health Care provides an inspiring experience tailored to you.
UPCOMING EVENT
Sips & Spirits 2 — October 29
This Halloween, the Canadian Museum of Health Care is opening its doors after dark. For adults only.
Become Doctor Frankenstein, an Apothecary Witch, or a Vampire. Follow a trail of dark secrets through the museum, then celebrate with drinks, dancing, and a Gothic photo experience.
October 29 | 19+ | Tickets $35
Your Halloween story starts here. 🦇
One museum after dark. Three characters. Three very different nightmares. Become Doctor Frankenstein and bring your creation to life. Become the Apothecary Witch and recover a forbidden formula. Become the Vampire and reclaim your immortality before dawn.
Follow the clues. Uncover the secrets. Complete your quest.
Then celebrate with drinks from Daft Brewing, a Gothic photo experience, and dancing.
October 29 | 6–9 PM | Kingston | 19+
Tickets: $35
Which nightmare will you choose?
Plan Your Visit
HOURS OF OPERATION
Summer Hours (June 1 to August 28)
Monday–Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Winter Hours (August 29 to May 31)
Monday–Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday–Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Please note : the Museum will be closed October 14th to October 16th.
Land Acknowledgement
The Canadian Museum of Health Care acknowledges that it sits on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee of the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy and the Huron-Wendat Peoples, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship of this land.
The Canadian Museum of Health Care thanks the following organizations for their operating support:
