Close-up image of Iron Lung, 1937. On display at the Museum of Health Care.

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Support the Museum of Health Care

The Museum of Health Care preserves and shares Canada’s powerful health and medical history —from pioneering tools and nursing milestones to stories of innovation, healing, and resilience.

Your contribution helps us expand our collection so future generations can learn from past innovations, fuel impactful research into Canada’s health-care evolution, inspire learners of all ages through engaging programs and exhibits, and foster community connection by making health history accessible and relevant. With your support, we can preserve vital artifacts, deepen public understanding, and build a resilient institution that educates, challenges, and inspires—for today and tomorrow.

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Support the Museum of Health Care with a gift today!

Your donation helps preserve Canada’s medical history and supports engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach, making them available to over 10,000 people every year.

Every contribution makes a difference—thank you for giving.

Online Donation

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Other Ways to Support

You can support the Museum of Health Care in the way that works best for you:

  • Make an online donation through via CanadaHelps.

  • Send a cheque by mail to:

Museum of Health Care, Ann Baillie Building, 32 George Street, Kingston, ON K7L 2V7.

  • Leave a legacy through a bequest or tribute gift in honour of someone special.

  • Or, become a member and join a growing community of people who believe in the power of history to heal and inspire.

Three people, two women and a man, standing and observing an Iron Lung on display at the museum. The exhibit is metallic and has circular windows, with a large cylindrical structure underneath. The room has blue walls and informational posters.

Every gift—large or small—helps us protect the past, educate the present, and imagine a healthier future for all. Your support ensures that stories of health and healing are preserved, shared, and brought to life for generations to come, allowing the museum to continue offering meaningful programs, exhibits, and resources to our community.

Our Gift Cycle

Looking to make a bigger impact? The Museum’s Gift Circle is a special way to support our mission at a deeper level. By making an annual gift of $100 or more, you join a community of donors dedicated to helping the Museum thrive. The four giving levels are:

  • Friends – $100–$249

  • Partners – $250–$499

  • Associates – $500–$999

  • Patrons – $1,000+

Gift Circle Giving Levels & Benefits

All Gift Circle members receive recognition (with your permission), access to Member exclusive newsletter and special invitation to museum events and activities.

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  • Group guided tour led by Curator

    One tour per year

  • All Friend benefits, plus:

    Behind-the-scenes tour of the collection

  • All Partner benefits, plus:

    Individual guided tour led by the Curator

  • All Associate benefits, plus:


    Complimentary museum membership
    Host your Own event at the Museum