Kingston is home to 16 museums, galleries, and cultural institutions listed on canada.museum. 1 offer free admission options. 2 participate in the Canada Strong Pass 2026. Scan the QR code to explore hours, contact details, and access programs.
Frontenac County Schools Museum
Volunteer-run; hours vary seasonally. Call ahead or check website. School group programs available by appointment.
414 Regent Street
Military Communications And Electronics Museum
Located at CFB Kingston. Free admission for Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans.
95 Craftsman Blvd.
Murney Tower Museum National Historic Site of Canada
Operated by Kingston Historical Society since 1925. Seasonal May–Oct. Admission by donation. No washrooms on site.
2 King Street West
The Miller Museum Of Geology
Free admission. University museum; verify term-time hours before visiting. Group tours by appointment.
Queen's University, Miller Hall, 36 Union Street
Agnes Etherington Art Centre
Currently operating from Rideau Building, 207 Stuart St while Agnes Reimagined redevelopment proceeds. Free admission.
Rideau Bldg, 207 Stuart Street
Bellevue House National Historic Site
Seasonal: opens May 2026. Canada Strong Pass Jun 19–Sep 7. Historic house closed for renewal; visitor centre and gardens open.
35 Centre Street
Canada's Penitentiary Museum
Admission by donation. Nov–Apr visits require advance reservation. Across the street from Kingston Penitentiary.
555 King St W
Canadian Museum of Health Care
Inside Kingston General Hospital — check in at hospital entrance. Free admission.
32 George Street
Cultivate Art Commons
370 King St W, Suite 305
Fort Henry National Historic Site
Seasonal May–Oct. Operated by St. Lawrence Parks Commission. Sunset Ceremonies July–Aug. Battery Bistro on-site.
1 Fort Henry Drive
Great Lakes Museum
⚠️ Renamed Great Lakes Museum Sep 2023. SS Keewatin tours available seasonally. National Historic Site.
55 Ontario Street
MacLachlan Woodworking Museum
Part of the City of Kingston civic collection. Free admission. Located at the Kingston Dry Dock National Historic Site.
2993 Highway 2
PumpHouse
Operated by the City of Kingston. Guided tours only — no drop-in exhibit viewing. Book online or call ahead.
23 Ontario Street
The Kingston Scout Museum
Contact for appointment - contact@kingstonscoutmuseum.ca
559 Bagot Street
The Princess Of Wales' Own Regiment (PWOR) Military Museum
100 Montreal Street (The Armouries)
Union Gallery
Run by the Queen's University AMS. Hours vary with the academic calendar; verify before visiting.