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IMAGE REQUESTS

Request an Image

We welcome requests for high-resolution images of artifacts, archival materials, and exhibition content for use in publications, media, research, and educational projects.

Whether you're an author, academic, journalist, educator, or student, we are pleased to support your work by providing access to visual materials from our collection. We are happy to discuss your needs and guide you through the request process.

A box of insulin labeled 'Insulin-Toronto 10cc', indicating it contains 100 units per cc, made from zinc-insulin crystals, and is intended for neutral insulin.

To request images, please contact us with the following information:

  • Description or accession number(s) of the item(s) you are requesting

  • Intended use (e.g., academic publication, exhibition, website, media)

  • Format and resolution requirements

  • Deadline for receiving the image(s)

We encourage researchers and organizations to consult our online museum catalogue to identify specific objects of interest.

How to Request An Image?

Images are provided for one-time, project-specific use unless otherwise specified. Any reproduction, redistribution, new edition, additional format, or other reuse requires advance written permission. All requests are subject to approval and may involve licensing fees based on the nature and purpose of your project.

A full credit line must accompany each use:

  • Museum of Health Care (and, where applicable, the named photographer and/or donor).

Please contact us before publishing if you are unsure how to format your credit.

To review our full Copyright Policy, click here.

Terms of Use

Fees

The Museum of Health Care charges a fee for the use of images from its collection:

  • $100 for commercial use

  • $50 for research or educational publications

These fees help support the care and stewardship of our collections. Please contact us for more information or to request permission to use an image.

Processing

Please allow up to 2–3 weeks for image requests to be reviewed and fulfilled. Rush requests may be accommodated when possible, but additional fees may apply.

Contact

Ready to request an image? For all image requests and related inquiries, please contact our Curator, Rowena McGowan, here.