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Kingston Museums
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Museums in Kingston, Ontario.
Corrections Canada Museum More Info
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This smaller museum housed in the former warden's home covers many aspects of the Canadian Correctional System through the ages. Compare the differences in cells from 1906 to today. View the harsh methods of punishment and restraint used at a time when the focus was on deterring rather than rehabilitating. Literary giantess Margaret Atwood accessed the museum’s information when researching for her novel ‘Alias Grace’. The museum has set hours during the months of May until October. The rest of the year is by appointment. Address: 555 King Street West , | Kingston,, ON | K7L 4V7 [ Map ] Tel: 1 613 530-3122
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston More Info
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Learn about the ships and shipbuilding, and how they impacted history and technology at this museum. Several exhibits, galleries and a gift shop are on the site. Of interest is the 3,000-metric-ton icebreaker Alexander Henry, which doubles as a bed and breakfast for those who wish to over-night in a true sailor's berth cabin. The museum is open all year (seasonal hours). Address: 55 Ontario St, | Kingston,, ON [ Map ] Tel: 1 613 542-2261
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Pump House Steam Museum More Info
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Situated on the Kingston waterfront, the Pump House Steam Museum is for those who marvel in industrial advancements. Various steam engines pump ends and a 48-foot steam
launch (circa 1914) are on display. The museum is open from early June until the end of September, seven days a week.
Address: 55 Ontario St, | Kingston,, ON | K7L 2Y2 [ Map ]
Kingston Archaeological Centre More Info
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Found by the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation, this centre concentrates on the development and history of Southern Ontario over a span of 8000 years. Items of relevance include maps, illustrations, and excavated artifacts. Guided tours may be requested. Address: 370 King St. West, | Kingston,, ON | K7L 2X4 [ Map ] Tel: 1 613 542-3483
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Museum of Health Care at Kingston More Info
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Home to over 27,000 artifacts, dating from the late 1700s until the present. Visitors to the on- and offsite exhibits learn about extraordinary developments in health care. Themes explored include "potions, pills and prescriptions" and "when medicine met science". Open year round; call for hours of operation. Address: Ann Baillie Building, 32 George St | Kingston, ON | K7L 2V7 [ Map ] Tel: 1 613 548-2419
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Military Communications and Electronics Museum More Info
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Radio and signal detachments have long been a part of the Canadian Armed Forces operations, from its wartime efforts to the more current peace keeping missions. With artifacts and information, visitors will learn of the events and advancements of Canadian military electronics and communication. The museum is part of the Department of National Defence, and is open to military personal and the public. Address: Box 17000, Station Forces | Kingston,, ON | K7K 7B4 Tel: 1 613 541-4675
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Wood and woodworking equipment has played a strong role in the progression of Canada. Through demonstrations, displays and interactive programs, MacLachlan Woodworking Museum exemplifies this development. Several events are held through out the year, including the popular Pumkinfest at the end of October. The museum is situated 16 kms east of Kingston. Address: 2993 Highway 2, | Grass Creek,, ON Tel: 1 613 542-0543
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International Hockey Museum More Info
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Revel in the 'good old hockey game’ at this shrine devoted to one of Canada's favourite winter sports. Sweaters of past and current players, rare photographs and equipment are on exhibit, as well as some international items. Open mid-June until Labour Day (early September) or by appointment. Address: 277 York Street | Kingston,, ON | K7L 4V6 [ Map ] Tel: 1 613 544-2355
The Miller Museum of Geology More Info
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Located at Queen's University, this small but informative museum offers visitors several exhibits, including geology, mineral, and dinosaur. Educational tours with hands-on activities are available. Address: Department of Geological Sciences, Queen's University, | Kingston,, ON [ Map ] Tel: 1 613 533-6767
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RMC Museum More Info
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Situated on Point Frederick, the RMC Museum displays material in regards to the site, cadets and history of the Royal Military College of Canada. One collection of significance is the Douglas Arms Collection, with over 400 guns that were originally in the ownership of Mexican President, General Porfirio Diaz. The museum has regular hours from Late June until Labour Day. Address: Fort Frederick on the campus of the Royal Military College of Canada, | Kingston,, ON [ Map ] Tel: 1 613 541-6000
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