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Spooky Scavenger Hunt  |  October 27, 2017

Drop by on the October 27^th P.A. Day* to explore the Museum of Health Care like never before! Darkened galleries, flashlights, and challenging, age-appropriate scavenger hunts will create an exciting atmosphere to learn strange and spectacular facts about the history of medicine. See a selection of jaw-dropping artefacts not normally on display. A free prize draw will be held.

Spooky scavenger hunts will be available for all ages. A special "bug hunt" for ages 0-6 will be set up in the Children's Gallery. Adult accompaniment required. 

Location: Museum of Health Care, 32 George Street
Date: Friday, October 27, 2017
Time: Drop in between 10 am and 4 pm
Cost: Free
No registration required.
Information: 613-548-2419 or [email protected]

Thank you to our prize sponsors:

*P.A. Day (Professional Activity Day) for the Limestone District School Board & Algonquin District and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board.

Lots of Tots  |  November 10, 2017

Babies and their guardians can drop in to make friends and explore the science and history of health care through gentle play, crafts, and songs. Family programs for ages 0-2 with adult accompaniment (older siblings are welcome).

Location: Museum of Health Care, 32 George Street
Date: 2nd Friday of the month: June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, and December 8, 2017
Time: 10 to 11 am
Cost: By donation (suggested $3)
No registration required.
Information: 613-548-2419 or [email protected]

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Our thanks to The Rocking Horse toy store for their in-kind donation of new toys for our Lots of Tots program.

Medical Memories P.A. Day Program  |  November 24, 2017

Miss this year's Summer Family Program? Participants ages 6-12 can join us in November to wrap up Canada's 150^th birthday.

A hands-on exploration of over 150 years of medical advancement in Canada. Learn about healthcare practices around the time of Confederation. Handle medical artefacts and learn about treatments for various ailments by asking different "professionals" for their medical advice -- some advice will be scientifically sound and some will be quackery! Create and take home your own home remedy to a common ailment from the 1800s. 

Recommended for ages 6-12. Accompanying adults welcome. Pre-registration required (spaces are limited).

Location: Museum of Health Care, 32 George Street
Date: Friday, November 24, 2017
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am
Cost: $3 per participant (no charge for accompanying adults)
Pre-registration required.
To register: call 613-548-2419, email [email protected], or book online.

*P.A. Day (Professional Activity Day) for the Limestone District School Board & Algonquin District and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board.

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