Operating Hours
Visitors are welcome to drop in for a self guided tour, or travel through the Museum with one of our guides for a short tour (25 minutes) with plenty of time to explore the exhibits afterwards. Challenge yourself to our Lego scavenger, or explore our interactive children's gallery. There's something for everyone at the Museum of Health Care!
NEW: Visites guidés disponibles en français le mercredi au dimache.
Admission: By donation. Suggested donation: $8/adult, $4 children 12 and under
Fall/Winter/Spring Hours (August 30, 2024 - June 1, 2025)
Please note: the Museum will be closed from December 21st to January 1st and will reopen January 2nd. The regular operating hours will resume in the new year. Happy Holidays!
| Monday | *CLOSED | |
| Tuesday | *CLOSED | |
| Wednesday | 10:00am | 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am | 4:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am | 4:00pm |
| Saturday | CLOSED | |
| Sunday | CLOSED | |
*Though our galleries are closed to the public, Museum staff are on-site on Mondays and Tuesdays for administrative purposes and to welcome in large groups and pre-booked programming.
Things to know about your visit to the Museum of Health Care
- Educational and group programming is held year round in our galleries. Please note that there may be a group in the Museum while you are visiting.
- Due to space limitations and the possibility of educational programming, seniors groups and groups larger than eight, should contact us prior to arrival.
- Dog guides are welcome!
- There is no on-site parking. Please see maps below for street parking.
Accessibility
The Museum of Health Care is wheelchair accessible via its modern tower entrance on George Street. All floors of the Museum are accessible by elevator.
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
Researchers
The Museum of Health Care is pleased to to welcome researchers into the collection. However, please book your visit ahead by contacting the Museum or the curator directly. Unfortunately, the Museum cannot accommodate last minute research visits.
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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!
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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.
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.
Questions or concerns?
Please contact us at 613-548-2419 or [email protected].
