Education Programs

Education Programs for all ages!

 

The Museum of Health Care offers hands-on, curriculum-linked programs, guided tours, curatorial talks and lectures for:

  • Kindergarten to Grade 12

  • Post-secondary students and educators

  • Adults and seniors

  • Summer day camps

  • Community groups

We offer unique and tailor programs, all led by trained and enthusiastic educators committed to bringing Canada's healthcare story to life for you and your group!

Programming can be delievered at the Museum or at your site. We continue to offer interactive virtual education programs and curatorial sessions.

All day programming is available. 

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 613-548-2419.

Program Overview

Take a look at our Education Program Brochure (September 2024-2025) for all available on-site, off-site and virtual programming for K-12, seniors/adults, and community groups.

Funny Bones Grade K-3  Examine the human skeleton while learning how bones give us structure and help us move. Discover the history of the x-ray and learn how to keep out bones safe and healthy! Use your learning to construct your own skeleton. 
The Science of Snot Grade 1-6 Achoo! Discover the history of germs and learn how you get sick with the common cold. Explore the important role that mucus plays in our body and mix up your own batch of “snot.” Take a peek at fascinating artifacts from an early doctor's bag. 
Inside Out Grade 4-6 Take a road trip along the nervous, respiratory and circulatory systems through hands-on activities. Students will also learn about the evolution of technologies that have been key to maintaining human health. 
Sickness & Health in Early Canada Grade 3-6 During this program students will learn about early healthcare and get to take a peek into an early doctor's bag. They will also explore Indigenous traditions in health and healing.
Mixing Medicine & Media Grade 4-6 Learn about the evolution of early medicine and pharmacy and examine the marketing strategies used to sell “quack medicine”. You will also get the chance to design and make your own brand of medicine. 
Infection Inspection Grade 712 Do you know the difference between and virus and bacteria? Find out the answers by analyzing specimens first-hand! Learn about the history of some of Canada's worst epidemics and understand the importance of vaccines for public health.
Don't forget to check out our Education Programs Brochure for a full listing of available programs from the Museum of Health Care!

 

Postsecondary and Professional programming: To request programming for post-secondary students, adults or other professionals please contact us at [email protected]

 

Fee & Payment Options

Education Programs at the Museum: $5.00 per student/participant (Teachers/Leaders/Supervisors are free of charge!)
Outreach visits to Seniors groups: $5.00 per participant (Leaders/Supervisors are free of charge!) *Limited by location.*

Cash (day-of), cheque (via invoice), and credit card payments (online) can be accepted.

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Live Streaming Education Programs

The Museum of Health Care partners with Streamable Learning, an live-streaming platform that allows students across North America to experience educational programming from 50+ Museum's and Cultural Institutions right in their own classroom!

The Museum of Health Care also partners with Connected North, a virtual platform designed to foster student engagement and enhanced education outcomes in remote Indigenous communities.

Education Programs at the Museum of Health Care are supported by:

The Anna and Edward C. Churchill Foundation and the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.

 

You can support the development of our many educational offerings by becoming a Museum Member.