Welcome to the Museum of Health Care!
Canada’s premier health care museum with over 35,000 medical artifacts
About Us
The story of health care in Canada is one of resilience, innovation, and the human drive to ease pain, treat disease, and promote well-being. Founded in 1991, the Museum of Health Care preserves this rich legacy by collecting, studying, and sharing the country’s medical history. Today, the museum is home to the largest medical collections in the country — approximately 35,000 artifacts that illustrate the evolution of health care in Canada.
Housed in the historic Ann Baillie Building—a 1904 former residence for nursing students—the Museum invites visitors to explore the lived experiences of patients and caregivers across generations, offering valuable context and insight into today’s health care challenges.
Now Open: They are loved- an epidemic of grief
We’re honoured to be the national debut site of this powerful new installation by renowned Metis artist Tracey—Mae Chambers, which explores the personal and collective grief experienced during times of widespread loss.
They are loved invites visitors to reflect on how we remember, mourn, and honour those we’ve lost. Through artifacts, personal stories, and community voices, the exhibition offers space for remembrance, healing, and hope.
Explore the Museum
What’s On?
The Museum of Health Care is honoured to host a powerful new art installation by Me’tis artist Tracey—Mae Chambers. This new national exhibit explores the personal and collective grief experienced during times of widespread loss and opioid crisis.
Collections
The Museum of Health Care is home to the largest medical collection in the country which consists of approximately 35,000 artifacts, from surgical tools to laboratory instruments, that bring to life the story of medical care from the 1750s to the present day.
Programs
We offer unique educational programs to people of all ages, led by trained and enthusiastic educators committed to bringing Canada’s healthcare story to life for you and your group! For more information about our educational offerings, check out our Education page.
Plan Your Visit
HOURS OF OPERATION
June 1 – August 29
Monday–Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
August 30 – September 30
Monday–Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday–Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Starting October 1st, the Museum will be open Tuesday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Land Acknowledgement
The Museum of Health Care acknowledges that it sits on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee of the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy and the Huron-Wendat Peoples, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship of this land.
The Museum of Health Care thanks the following organizations for their generous support:
