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Disclaimer: This page is run by the Friends of the Penitentiary Museum.

Come visit Canada's Penitentiary Museum, the award-winning museum dedicated solely to the preservation and interpretation of the history of our federal penitentiaries.

11/01/2026

That’s a wrap on another wonderful season!

Canada’s Penitentiary Museum is now closed for the season. Over the next six months, our team will be busy behind the scenes planning, preserving, and preparing for another exciting season in 2027.

Thank you for another year of support, interest, and curiosity. We look forward to welcoming you back in the spring!

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La saison se termine en beauté!

Le Musée pénitentiaire du Canada ferme maintenant ses portes pour la saison. Au cours des six prochains mois, notre équipe travaillera en coulisses à planifier, à préserver et à préparer une nouvelle saison qui s'annonce passionnante en 2027.

Merci de votre soutien, de votre intérêt et de votre curiosité tout au long de la saison. Nous avons hâte de vous retrouver au printemps!

10/31/2026

Don't ghost us! Today is your last chance to visit Canada's Penitentiary Museum this year!

We're open from 9 AM to 4 PM, with last admission at 3:30 PM.

Don't miss your chance to visit before we close for the season!

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Ne nous posez pas un lapin! Aujourd'hui est votre dernière chance de visiter le Musée pénitentiaire du Canada cette année!

Nous sommes ouverts de 9 h à 16 h (dernière admission à 15 h 30).

Ne manquez pas cette occasion de nous rendre visite avant la fermeture pour la saison!

10/16/2026

Add a touch of grey to your fall colour tour with Canada's Penitentiary Museum.

We are open every day from 9 AM to 4 PM (with last admission at 3:30 PM) until October 31st.

We can't wait to see you!

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Ajoutez une touche de gris à votre escapade automnale en visitant le Musée pénitentiaire du Canada!

Nous sommes ouverts de 9 h à 16 h (dernière admission à 15 h 30). Nous sommes ouverts jusqu'au 31 octobre.

Nous avons hâte de vous accueillir!

10/15/2026

Save the Date!

The Friends of the Penitentiary Museum will hold their 2026 Annual General Meeting on Sunday, November 22, at Canada’s Penitentiary Museum.

Join us at 1:30 PM for a reception and light refreshments before the meeting begins at 2:00 PM The agenda includes the election of Board Members.

Please note that only Friends’ members in good standing may nominate candidates or vote. Memberships and renewals will be available at the meeting.

The public is welcome to attend!

Location: Canada’s Penitentiary Museum, 555 King Street W, Kingston, ON.

For inquiries, email [email protected].

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Have you seen our “Sports in Ontario” display at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario yet?

The display explores the history of sports and athletic life at Kingston Penitentiary, the Prison for Women, Millhaven Institution, and Collins Bay Institution.

If you haven’t had a chance to see it yet, there’s still time! The display will be at the Legislature until December. If you’re in Toronto, be sure to stop by and check it out!

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Avez-vous eu la chance de voir notre exposition « Le Sport en Ontario » à l’Assemblée législative de l’Ontario?

L’exposition explore l’histoire du sport et des activités sportives au Pénitencier de Kingston, à la Prison des femmes, à l’Établissement de Millhaven et à l’Établissement de Collins Bay.

Si vous n’avez pas encore eu l’occasion de la voir, il est encore temps! L’exposition sera présentée à l’Assemblée législative jusqu’en décembre. Si vous êtes à Toronto, ne manquez pas l’occasion de passer la voir!

10/03/2026

Good news! We've extended our 2026 season by one day!

Our new final day of operation is Saturday, October 31.

We're open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with last admission at 3:30 PM.

There's still time to visit before we close for the winter. We look forward to welcoming you before the season ends and can't wait to see you again when we reopen in May 2027!

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Bonne nouvelle! Nous prolongeons notre saison 2026 d'un jour!

Notre nouveau dernier jour de la saison sera le samedi 31 octobre.

Nous sommes ouverts tous les jours de 9 h à 16 h, avec une dernière admission à 15 h 30.

Il est encore temps de venir nous voir avant notre fermeture pour l'hiver. Nous avons hâte de vous accueillir d'ici la fin de la saison et de vous retrouver à notre réouverture en mai 2027!

09/23/2026

Please note that we’re closing early today for a special event. We’ll be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with last admission at 3:00 p.m.

We’re looking forward to tonight’s special screening of The Grey Fox at The Screening Room!

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Veuillez noter que nous fermerons plus tôt aujourd’hui pour un événement spécial. Nous serons ouverts de 9 h à 15 h 30, avec une dernière admission à 15 h.

Nous avons hâte de vous retrouver ce soir pour la projection spéciale de The Grey Fox au Screening Room!

09/22/2026

Tomorrow's the night! 🎬✨

Don't miss your chance to experience The Grey Fox on the big screen at with the Friends of the Penitentiary Museum.

Inspired by the incredible true story of the legendary "Gentleman Bandit," Bill Miner, this award-winning Canadian film sets the stage for a memorable evening featuring special presentations, a silent auction, and a surprise gift for every guest.

Tickets are still available through the link in our bio, but time is running out. We hope you'll join us for this special event!

Tickets are still available, but time is running out! Get yours here: https://www.screeningroomkingston.com/movie/the-grey-fox/

We hope you'll join us for this special event!

09/14/2026

Less than 10 days to go! Don't miss your chance to see The Grey Fox on the big screen!

Join the Friends of the Penitentiary Museum for a special evening at The Screening Room celebrating this award-winning Canadian film inspired by the incredible true story of the legendary "Gentleman Bandit," Bill Miner.

Your ticket includes the film screening, special presentations, a silent auction, and a surprise gift for every guest.

Tickets are still available! Get yours today: https://www.screeningroomkingston.com/movie/the-grey-fox

Address

555 King Street West
Kingston, ON
K7L4Y8

Telephone

+16135303122

Website

http://www.penitentiarymuseum.ca/

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