Museum of Health Care

We're thrilled to share that medical wax models in our collection were featured by Matt Edwards (2024 MARF) at the International Working Group on Medical Wax Models in Ingolstadt, Germany.

#MedicalHistory #MuseumofHealthCare #Histmed #WaxModels

A new blog post from the 2025 Margaret Angus Research Fellow, Shaelagh Cull, is now live on our website! Check it out here:
www.museumofhealthcare.ca/blog/8373

Thanks to Ian M. Fraser and Janine M. Schweitzer for sponsoring this year's Fellowship.

Step into the shadows of the Museum of Health Care on Thursday October 30th for an unforgettable Halloween night designed just for adults.

Drinks will be flowing all night courtesy of the one and only Daft Brewing (available for purchase).
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Reserve your spot today: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

Many congratulations to Museum Director Dr. Simge Erdogan- O'Connor for being awarded a Kingston Young Professionals 40 Under 40 Award!🎉

This recognition is a testament to Simge's dedication to Kingston's cultural heritage.

#Kingston40under40 #YGKnews

Help celebrate the opening of our new dental exhibit, Tooth Be Told on September 25th from 5pm to 8pm.🦷

Where: Museum of Health Care, 32 George Street, Kingston ON, K7L 2V7

Register here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

#Dentalhistory #Histmed #MuseumofHealthCare #Kingstonevents

Get Ready for a New School Year with the Museum of Health Care!

Our on-site, off-site, and virtual educational programs are now open for bookings! Request one today: forms.gle/u3f1hE4Y5nVW...

Want to tailor a program for your class? Reach out anytime at 613-548-2419 or MUSEUM@kingstonhsc.ca

Did you know that the Museum of Health Care has a searchable database?🔍

The Museum of Health Care is home to more than 30,000 artefacts, from surgical tools to laboratory instruments, that bring to life the story of medical care.

Happy exploring!

#medicalhistory #histmed #museumofhealthcare

Congratulations to Museum of Health Care board member Dr. Alison Morehead for her curation of Lifeblood, a fascinating exhibition at the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway. 🩸🖼️

Learn more about the exhibition here: www.munch.no/en/exhibitio...

Photo Credit: Ove Kvavik/Munchmuseet

#HistoryofMedicine

Find the first post by 2025 Margaret Angus Research Fellow Shaelagh Cull here: museumofhealthcare.blog/the-early-ye....

In the post, Cull traces the early years of occupational therapy in Kingston.

Thanks to Ian M. Fraser and Janine M. Schweitzer for sponsoring this year's Fellowship.

#histmed

They are loved- an epidemic of grief by @traceymae.bsky.social is expanding on August 18th. Chambers will be on site to add more textile donations as a physical representation of lost loved ones.

This powerful installation is on view at the Museum of Health Care until October 3rd.

#endthestigma

@queensuhealth.bsky.social @queenshistory.bsky.social

Are you a Queen's University student with a passion for history, education, and health care?

The Museum of Health Care is hiring Public Programs Assistants through the Queen's Work Study program.

Find the full job description on MyCareer: careers.sso.queensu.ca/home.htm

#QueensUniversity

The Story of Robert Liston and his Surgical Skill Dr. Robert Liston was a resolute gentleman, known for his incredible ability to perform surgeries at an alarmingly fast pace in order to reduce the pain and risk of shock and blood loss for the pat…

Did you know that the Museum of Health Care has a blog? Our all time more popular blog post highlights Robert Liston and his surgical skills!

#HISTmed #MedicalHistory #RobertListon

Thanks for the feature!

There are three internship opportunities at the Museum of Health Care for HIST 512!

Find details below👇

The Museum of Health Care is seeking feedback to better understand visitor experience and perceptions of the museum.

Complete this 5-10 minute survey for an entry into a draw to win one of five $20 gift cards!🎉

Link to survey: forms.gle/4bGtc49DifM8...

Thank you William James Henderson Foundation for supporting our seniors programs! With this support, the museum can strengthen our seniors programming and our capacity for outreach🌟

Collections Spotlight:
Freckle Lotion 980-18-173, circa 1900s
Binghams' Pharmacy, 100 Yonge Street, Toronto

Check out more pharmaceutical artifacts on our collections database: mhc.andornot.net/en/list?q=%2...

#Histmed #MuseumofHealthCare #medicalhistory #pharmacyhistory

Find the Museum of Health Care at these upcoming events!⁠
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🎆Celebrate Murney Tower Museum's 100th birthday
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🧸Teddy Bear Party supporting programs for BGC and Big Brothers Big Sisters⁠
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🧹Make your own potion for Wicked
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🩺Learn more about us at the Visitor Centre⁠

#YGKevents #Kingstonevents

Collections Spotlight: the Parke-Davis Capsule Colour Selector

This artifact was donated by a former salesman for Parke-Davis. Parke-Davis clients could customize the gelatin capsules for their product. The selector even slides to create endless colour combinations!

#histmed #pharmacy

This installation explores disenfranchised grief, motivated by the loss of Tracey-Mae Chambers’ son, Parker. Each piece of clothing used in this installation has been donated by someone who is surviving the loss of someone due to the consumption of a harmful substance that resulted in death.

They are loved-an epidemic of grief, a powerful new textile installation by @traceymae.bsky.social makes its world debut at the Museum of Health Care.

Learn more about the project: www.traceymae.com

#endthestigma #overdoseawareness

YouTube video by MuseumOfHealthCare They are loved - An epidemic of grief: Mini Documentary

Go behind the scenes during the installation of They are loved-an epidemic of grief by @traceymae.bsky.social at the Museum of Health Care.

The Museum of Health Care is grateful for the support of Ontario Power Generation Regional Empowerment Grants Program, who sponsored this installation.

During #HistoricPlacesDays, you can step into Kingston's history with: Pulse of the Past - A Walk Through Kingston's Medical History, our outdoor walking tour running Fridays to Sundays at 10:30 am and 2 pm.⁠
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You can book your tour now: www.zeffy.com/ticketing/pu...

#kingstonmuseums #histmed

It's almost #HistoricPlacesDays and we're part of it.🏛️✨️⁠
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Step into Kingston's history with Pulse of the Past, a walking tour on Fridays to Sundays at 10:30 and 2.⁠

Don't miss They are loved-an epidemic of grief by Tracey- Mae Chambers, a powerful installation reflecting on loss and memory.

© CBC/Radio-Canada 2025. All rights reserved.

Learn more about the They are loved-an epidemic of grief project from @traceymae.bsky.social's interview with the CBC radio.

#endthestigma #harmreduction #kingstonmuseums #Theyareloved

The Museum of Health Care is nominated for the Ontario Choice Awards for Top Small Museum/ Art Gallery/ Historic Site🏆️⁠
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Your vote can make all the difference. Vote today (and every day until September) here: attractionsontario.ca/poll/top-sma...

⏰️Reminder⏰️⁠
Applications close next Monday for the Public Programs Intern position starting September 1st. ⁠
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Visit museumofhealthcare.blog/now-hiring-p... to learn more about the position.

#Museumofhealthcare #histmed #YCWBCH

Thank you to everyone who attended the grand opening of They are loved-an epidemic of grief by @traceymae.bsky.social. This installation is on display at the Museum of Health Care until October 3. ⁠
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It was a powerful night of conversation and community featuring a moving talk by Tracey-Mae. ⁠

Local libraries offer more than just books: visit museums, parks and more for free this summer – Kingston News (Kingston, Ontario) With the long, lazy days of summer stretching before us, residents of Kingston and the surrounding area may be looking for inspiration to keep themselves or their family members of...

With the long, lazy days of summer stretching before us, residents of #YGK and area may be looking for inspiration to keep themselves or their family members off screens and having fun.

Take a look at what all the #LocalLibraries offer: www.kingstonist.com/news/local-l...