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Friends of the Penitentiary Museum

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The "Friends of the Penitentiary Museum" are dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the fascinating history of Canada's Penitentiary System. Some of us have a correctional background. Others have a passionate interest in Canada's history. It would seem we are not alone in thinking exposure to correctional history is key to understanding any society. Currently more than 26,000 people per year visit our award-winning museum. To continue to promote public interest in the history of Corrections Canada and conduct historical and genealogical research, the FPM seeks volunteers and donations.

Address: 555 King St. West, PO Box 260, Kingston (Ontario) K7L 4V8
Phone: 613-530-3122
Email: ten.ocegoc@mpf
State: ON
City: Kingston
Street Number: 555 King St. West, PO Box 260
Zip Code: K7L 4V8
categories: nonprofit organization, history museum


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Reviews
This is nice museum just across Kingston Pen. Entry is by donation so you can’t go wrong. They have six rooms with various exhibits related to Canadian prison history.
excellent addition to our Penitentiary tour the day before. We enjoyed listening to the history and stories as told by a retired guard, not sure if that is a normal occurrence. The exhibits are well laid out with good descriptions. Interesting to see the various methods that were used as punishment.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo wait
Very interesting museum! The highlight for us was speaking with a volunteer there who had been a prison guard at Kingston Penitentiary. We spoke to this gentleman for almost 45 minutes and got a really fascinating perspective, complete with lots of wild stories from his time as a guard. He also gave us some great tips for the rest of our trip through Canada. The museum itself was very informative as well, but speaking to someone who experienced the Penitentiary first hand was really neat!
It was a ok museum, staff were nice.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Go. A fantastic place with outstanding guides, neverending history and passionate architecture. For the cute guy who was a guide, hey ;-P
Great museum very informative and interesting.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Interesting and original items. Some history as well and a good glimpse into life behind bars and some people who lived this life on both sides. Enjoy. Free admission, there is a souvenir shop and they would appreciate donations.
This was a cool place. Although not a lot from Ontario jails. There is TONS of stuff from BC. Cool place to check out if your close
What a great museum! It is an honest and genuine recounting of the history of the penitentiary. The grounds and home are also wonderful to wander around. Worth the donation.
We didn't know you have to book way in advance to tour the penitentiary so we toured the museum. The people there are very friendly and you even get to talk with former prison guards.
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