All profession & craft museums to visit in Ontario

Discover the skills and trades that have shaped societies at 7 profession and craft museums in Ontario. These museums highlight the history and techniques of various professions and crafts.

Are you interested in the art of craftsmanship? These are the must-visit profession and craft museums in Ontario:

  1. Niagara Apothecary1

    Niagara Apothecary

     Niagara-on-the-Lake
    The Niagara Apothecary is a significant historical site in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Established no later than 1820, it has since been designated as a National Historic Site of Canada. This apothecary was operated by a series of owners, most of whom had apprenticed under the preceding owner. Today, it serves as a museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the past.
  2. Museum of Health Care2

    Museum of Health Care

     Kingston
    The Museum of Health Care is situated in the historic Ann Baillie Building on the Kingston General Hospital site in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The museum provides a comprehensive overview of medical history, spanning from the 18th century to the present day. This location offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the evolution of health care within the context of a historic hospital site.
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    Mackenzie Printery & Newspaper Museum

     Niagara-on-the-Lake
    You can learn a lot of interesting facts in this interactive museum. Find out about the history of newspapers and printing press.
  4. The R. Tait Mckenzie Memorial Museum4

    The R. Tait Mckenzie Memorial Museum

     Mississippi Mills
    One of the key features of the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area is an 1830s grist mill. This mill was once the summer home and sculpture studio of R. Tait McKenzie, a medical doctor, sculptor, and native of Ramsay Township. McKenzie's connection to the mill adds a layer of historical and cultural significance to the site.
  5. Toronto Police Museum and Discovery Centre5

    Toronto Police Museum and Discovery Centre

     Toronto
    A museum reflecting the rich tradition and history of policing in Toronto city. There are wide collections of police equipment.
  6. Markham Museum6

    Markham Museum

     Markham
    The Markham Museum, located in Markham, Ontario, Canada, is a 25-acre open-air museum. It is dedicated to preserving the old buildings and artefacts from Markham's past. This museum provides a unique opportunity for visitors to step back in time and explore the history of Markham.
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    Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

     London
    The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame, located in London, Ontario, is a unique institution that has been recognizing the contributions of living and deceased Canadians to the field of health since 1994. It is the only national hall of fame in the world dedicated to medicine. The hall of fame works in collaboration with the Canadian Medical Association, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and the College of Family Physicians of Canada.