UPCOMING EVENTS
Special Events
There’s always something happening at the Canadian Museum of Health Care! From interactive programs and exhibit openings to family-friendly activities and expert talks, our events invite visitors of all ages to explore the past, engage with the present, and imagine the future of health and medicine in Canada.
Browse our upcoming events below and join us for learning, connection, and discovery.
Film Series: X: The Man with the X-ray Eyes
The Canadian Museum of Health Care is going to the movies! Each Sunday from February 8th to the 22nd, we’ll be showing a medical horror film at the Screening Room in partnership with The Cinema Society of Kingston. Each film will begin with an introduction from our curator, Rowena McGowan, and film scholar Dr. Dan Vena, exploring how and why real medicine is transformed into medical horror.
This Sunday, February 8th, join us at 4:00 pm at the Screening Room for a showing of the Roger Corman classic X: The Man with the X-ray Eyes.
Tickets are $10 and will be available at the Screening Room.
Film Series: The Face of Another
The Canadian Museum of Health Care is going to the movies! Each Sunday from February 8th to the 22nd, we’ll be showing a medical horror film at the Screening Room in partnership with The Cinema Society of Kingston. Each film will begin with an introduction from our curator, Rowena McGowan, and film scholar Dr. Dan Vena, exploring how and why real medicine is transformed into medical horror.
This Sunday, February 15th, join us at 4:00 pm at the Screening Room for a showing of the Japanese New Wave horror film The Face of Another.
Tickets are $10 and will be available at the Screening Room.
Teddy Bear Hospital
On Monday, February 16th, from 9 am - 4 pm, the Canadian Museum of Health Care will host its annual Teddy Bear Hospital Event.
Children and their families are invited to bring their teddy bears or other favourite stuffed animals to the museum for a check-up with trained “teddy doctors and nurses,” who will examine and treat any bumps, lumps, and bruises. This fun, interactive event offers children the opportunity to learn, laugh, and discover that doctors and hospitals aren’t so scary after all. This event is suitable for all ages 0-10.
Film Series: X: Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde
The Canadian Museum of Health Care is going to the movies! Each Sunday from February 8th to the 22nd, we’ll be showing a medical horror film at the Screening Room in partnership with The Cinema Society of Kingston. Each film will begin with an introduction from our curator, Rowena McGowan, and film scholar Dr. Dan Vena, exploring how and why real medicine is transformed into medical horror.
This Sunday, February 8th, join us at 4:00 pm at the Screening Room for a showing of the British exploitation film Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde.
Tickets are $10 and will be available at the Screening Room.
Teaching and Learning with Cultural Heritage: The Things of Health and Care
During this free one day event, academics, writers, healthcare professionals, students, museum workers, and more will come together for a series of lightning explorations of the intersection of health, the humanities, and things.
Egg-stream Easter Fun
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!
Seeing Right Through You: An Educational Activity
This Friday, January 30th, the Canadian Museum of Health Care is hosting a children’s workshop all about X-rays. Looking for a fun and educational activity for you and your family this upcoming PA day? Join us to explore some authentic historical X-ray equipment and participate in an interactive activity to learn about your bones and muscles.
Queen's University Summer & Part-Time Opportunities Fair
On January 20th, meet the team from the Canadian Museum of Health Care and dozens of other local businesses, museums, and university organizations at the Summer & Part-Time Opportunities Fair. Interested in working or volunteering around Kingston this summer? Visit the fair to learn about some of the amazing opportunities available to students and to connect with employers before the summer. Get a headstart on your future this January 20th from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm at Bartlett Gym right on campus.
Healing Threads: Occupational Therapy in Canada, 1850-1980
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.
Sips and Spirits: A Night at the Museum (19+)
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!
Escape the Museum: A Halloween Adventure
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!
Life Under the Microscope
Ever wonder what a germ looks like up close? Visit the Museum of Health Care on the PA day and see the invisible world using real microscopes! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to spot teeny-tiny creatures, see cells, and maybe even some icky stuff!
Register with us for a timeslot and come excited to learn! Admission to the workshop is included with the cost of a regular-price ticket. Children under 5 enter for free!
🔬 Friday, October 10th
🕒 Workshop times: 10am, 12pm, and 2pm
🎟️ Admission is included with your Museum ticket
Movies in the Square: Wicked
Make your own potion and visit our booth before watching Wicked at Movies in Square!
Museum of Health Care at Murney Fest
Join the Museum of Health Care at Murney Fest for a day of discovery, storytelling, and hands-on fun! Stop by our booth to explore fascinating artifacts, try out interactive activities for all ages, and learn about Canada’s medical past in engaging and unexpected ways.
Come meet our team, ask questions, and learn more about how health care has evolved—and how it connects to our lives today. You’ll also get a sneak peek into upcoming exhibits and programs at the Museum of Health Care.