Murney Tower Museum and the Museum of Health Care are opening their doors to those who dare to visit on Saturday, October 25th between 3 pm-8 pm for Escape the Museum 3. This multi-site Halloween event is designed for all ages and will allow exclusive access to two national historic sites.

Join us for two time-travel adventures! Fix Dr. Vexmore’s scrambled medical clinic and save Mr. Murney from a magical pumpkin mishap before time runs out!

Step into the shadows of the Museum of Health Care for an unforgettable Halloween night designed just for adults. Wander through eerie galleries and take part in hands-on challenges featuring bizarre cures, gory history, and plaguing ghost stories by Professor Aditi Sen.

Drinks will be flowing all night courtesy of the one and only Daft Brewing (available for purchase), and hauntingly good music will set the tone for a spirited celebration.

Tickets selling fast — don’t miss this Halloween celebration!

On Friday, November 7, join the Museum of Health Care for a free night of creating and learning! 2025 Margaret Angus Research Fellow, Shaelagh Cull, will tell the story of occupational therapy through craft objects from the Museum’s collections and explore how craft was used in rehabilitation programs in local institutions such as Rockwood Asylum and the Mowat Tuberculosis Sanatorium.

As part of her research, Shaelagh is recreating a handwoven project from Museum’s collections. During the hour-long lecture, she will demonstrate weaving techniques and invite visitors to help reproduce a textile from Rockwood (no experience necessary!).

Light refreshment will be served and you are encouraged to bring your own craft projects (knitting, crotchet, needlework, etc.) to work on during the lecture.

Every year on Family Day, the Museum of Health Care transforms into a special medical hub—just for stuffed animals! The Teddy Bear Hospital is a playful, hands-on program designed to help children feel more comfortable in health care settings by letting them take the lead as caregivers.

Young visitors bring their stuffed animals for a “check-up” and move through a series of activity stations where they meet friendly volunteers acting as health professionals. Along the way, they learn about common medical tools, build trust in the health care process, and gain confidence through imaginative role play.

Whether their teddy needs a bandage, a stethoscope exam, or a little encouragement, children leave feeling empowered—and often eager to return. This popular event is especially meaningful for families navigating medical fears or past experiences with hospital care.

Hop into spring with the Museum of Health Care’s annual Egg-stream Easter Fun—a family-friendly celebration packed with hands-on activities, learning, and seasonal joy!

Held a week before Easter weekend, this special event invites children and families to explore the Museum through themed crafts, games, scavenger hunts, and of course—an egg-citing surprise or two. As kids follow clues through the galleries and complete challenges, they’ll discover fascinating facts about health, history, and the human body in a fun and playful way.

Perfect for children ages 3–12, Egg-stream Easter Fun offers a mix of creativity and curiosity that makes for a memorable museum visit. Whether you’re a returning visitor or it’s your first time hopping by, we look forward to celebrating the Easter season with you!