MUSEUM BLOG
Explore our blog to learn about pieces from Canada’s largest collection of medical artifacts, discover the lesser-known history of health care, or hear about all of the exciting developments at the Canadian Museum of Health Care.
Volunteer Board and Museum Committee Members Wanted!
We are looking for enthusiastic committee members who will help support museum staff and work diligently to support our mission and vision.The Museum is currently welcoming statements of interest for the following:Board of DirectorsFinance CommitteeAdvancement CommitteeHuman Resources CommitteeNote: Meetings are held virtually. In-person attendance is not required.
Historian Tim Cook book talk recording available for limited time
The Museum of Health Care and the Hannah Chair at Queen’s University are proud to present an evening with Canadian historian and author Tim Cook, as he speaks to his newly released book, Lifesavers and Body Snatchers: Medical Care and the Struggle for Survival in the Great War
March Break at the Museum of Health Care
Have you ever thought about why we look the way we do? Want to know the secret? It’s all in your DNA! March over to the Museum of Health Care to build your DNA model and challenge yourself to an ex-cell-ent scavenger hunt!
Renowned Historian Tim Cook in Kingston this March to share stories from new book
The Museum of Health Care and the Hannah Chair at Queen’s University are proud to present an evening with Canadian historian and author Tim Cook, as he speaks to his newly released book, Lifesavers and Body Snatchers: Medical Care and the Struggle for Survival in the Great War
2023 Summer Positions Available
The Museum of Health Care is hiring for the summer! If you are enthusiastic, creative and have an interest in working in heritage, we want to hear from you!
A Study in Red (Cross): The Medical World of Sherlock Holmes
A survey showed that, among other medical references, the Sherlock Holmes stories mention 68 different diseases – not bad, considering there are only 60 Holmes stories in total. Holmes, then, seemed the perfect guide for a quick and slightly madcap tour of the Museum of Health Care’s collections.