Discovery North Bay Museum is announcing the opening of “North Bay’s Victorian Order of Nurses” this Friday at 3 p.m.
2017 marks the 120th Anniversary of the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON).
Museum staff worked with the VON, who donated their historical archives to the museum, to create a historical exhibit that outlines the role the Victorian Order of Nurses played in North Bay says a news release from the museum.
The exhibit includes uniforms, tools, scrapbooks, and photos connected to the history of the VON in North Bay. Visitors can also try their hand at “Spinach” a game produced by the VON to help nurses teach their patients about nutrition and healthy living.
The museum and the Victorian Order of Nurses will hold a public reception for “North Bay’s Victorian Order of Nurses" Friday at 3 pm.
All are welcome to attend this free event commemorating the 120th Anniversary of the Victorian Order of Nurses. The Victorian Order of Nurses and the IODE will sponsor the event.
The exhibit will be open until November 17th.
Location: Discovery North Bay Museum, 100 Ferguson Street, North Bay, ON
Public Reception: September 29th at 3 p.m.
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. 5 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m- 3 p.m.
