Canada's Penitentiary Museum
Record #: KGN0129 | Last Full Update: 14 Jun 2019 |
Names | |
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Legal Name | Correctional Service of Canada Museum |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Kingston |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Sir John A Macdonald Blvd and King St W |
Mailing Address | c/o Penitentiary Museum PO Box 1174 443 Union St W Kingston, ON K7L 4Y8 |
Bus Route Notes | Kingston Transit Trip Planner |
Physical Access | Partially Accessible - only 1st floor accessible by ramp ; Interactive computer offers tour of second floor |
Parking | Free parking |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | Historical museum * housed in a limestone building constructed in 1873 by inmates from the Kingston Penitentiary * contains numerous interesting artifacts and records of life inside Canada's prisons * offers self-guided tours * staff available to answer questions |
Hours | May-Jun: Mon-Sun 9 am-5 pm * Jul-Aug: Mon-Sun 9 am-6 pm * Sep-Nov 3rd: Mon-Sun 9 am-5 pm |
Areas Served | Kingston |
Eligibility | No restrictions |
Application | Advanced notice for parties of six or more is requested |
Languages | English ; French - upon request |
Fees | Donation - gratefully accepted; all funds used to further develop the museum ; Method(s) of Payment Accepted - cash, cheque (payable to the Friends of the Penitentiary Museum Inc.) |
Service Categories | Museums |
Waiting List | No |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 613-530-3122 |
info@penitentiarymuseum.ca | |
Website | www.penitentiarymuseum.ca |
Social Media | ![]() |
Primary Executive | David St. Onge, Curator |
Alternate Executive | Connie Cookman; Phone: 613-547-7510 |
Other Details | |
Established | 1964 |
Resources | Website |
Accreditation | No |