Canada's Penitentiary Museum, Ontario, Canada

4.5 (1.124 reviews) Temporarily closed - Closed until May 1, 2023 Spent < 1 hour Ranking #3 in Kingston Speciality Museums

Kingston Pen is a must see!!

Housed in the former Warden's residence of Kingston Penitentiary, the museum offers a wide range of exhibits of artifacts from across Canada's federal Correctional system. Admission is by donation.
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Address

555 King Street West, Kingston, Ontario K7L 4V7 Canada

Mobile

+1 613-530-3122

Website

http://www.penitentiarymuseum.ca/

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Opening Hours: We-Su 09:00-16:00

Current local date and time now

Saturday, May 11, 2024, 14:52

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4.5 based on (1.124 reviews)

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5Princerman 5:00 PM Aug 9, 2022
Neat little museum
This museum is a quick visit and goes nicely with the old prison across the street. I liked the displays of shanks and other prison “handicrafts” that inmates had made over time. I wish this place bigger. I’d love to see more
4ancientmoods 5:00 PM Sep 17, 2022
A half hour must visit
Well rounded museum in terms of artifacts and stories told. The larger than life posters of aging inmates was jaw dropping. An upstairs display shows how community connections are vital. Baseball games with celebrity athletes and having the prison band featured on radio shows are vital ways to heal the inmates and create a more positive work environment for the staff.