Operating Hours (2020)
Notice of Temporary Museum Closure (March 13, 2020 until Further Notice)
In light of the recent announcements regarding COVID-19 from the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Museum’s close proximity to Kingston General Hospital and the health and safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers, the Museum of Health Care will be closed to the public, effective March 13, 2020 at 1:00 pm. This includes participation in all external events and programming.
The Museum will remain closed until further notice. Staff will be receiving and responding to emails during this closure, and can be reached at [email protected]
Please check our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and/or website for updates.
*The Museum is closed on all statutory holidays*
Admission
By donation.
Accessibility
The Museum of Health Care is wheelchair accessible via its modern tower entrance on George Street.
Please note:
- The Museum sits behind an unpaved parking lot. An accessible sidewalk runs from the Museum entrance, behind the building, to the covered GIDRU lot at Kingston General Hospital.
- The public washrooms at the Museum are not fully accessible. Accessible public washrooms are located at the Kingston General Hospital.
Location
Ann Baillie Building National Historic Site
32 George Street, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7
Located just steps away from City Park, adjacent to Kingston General Hospital and Queen's University!
Public Transit
There are multiple Kingston Transit routes which make stops near the Museum. To plan your trip, you can use the Kingston Transit Trip Planner tool.
Parking
The City of Kingston has a number of on-street and municipal parking lot options to choose from. The options closest to the Museum are paid street parking on George St. and paid waterfront parking in the lot at the base of George St.
Click here for information about parking at Kingston General Hospital.
Other local exhibits at:
School of Medicine, Queen's University
Weekdays, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
15 Arch Street, Kingston, ON
(Museum of Health Care displays are located outside the Anatomy Museum)
*Please note that the school is very busy during orientation and exam times; please avoid disrupting classes with large groups or excessive noise.
What Can I Expect at the Museum?
Questions or concerns?
Please contact us at 613-548-2419 or [email protected].
