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Canada’s Penitentiary Museum

Take a Closer Look at Canada's Penitentiary Museum
Infographic for the Penitentiary Museum titled 'Take a Closer Look,' showcasing highlights like 'Inmate Weapons,' 'Key Events,' 'Art,' and 'History of Corrections,' along with information about curated exhibits, bilingual presentations (English/French), a 60-minute suggested visit time, parking, and public transit accessibility.
Museum Cell
Shiv in Book
Correctional Officer

Canada's Penitentiary Museum. Come and unlock your curiosity about Canada's federal penitentiaries. Built by convict labour between 1870 and 1873 as the official Kingston Penitentiary Warden’s residence, “Cedarhedge” now houses Canada’s Penitentiary Museum, also known as "The Correctional Service of Canada Museum". Please check our website at penitentiarymuseum.ca for the most up-to-date information regarding hours of operation etc.

{IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are interested in purchasing tickets for the 'Kingston Pen Tours', which is a different offering situated across the street from the museum, please visit the St. Lawrence Parks Commission website at www.kingstonpentour.com or contact getaway@parks.on.ca or 1-800-437-2233}

Location
555 King St. West (enter off Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd. South)
Telephone
  • Canada
  • Ontario
  • City of Kingston
  • Tourism Kingston