Very interesting , the retired guard gave us an excellent tour! The history of Kingston is like a history book that you can walk through.

This is a very good museum that really allows a peek into what life was like in the prison system many moons ago. There are some items that may induce pity and horror like the chinese water torture and the comparison of jail cells in the old days compared to now is great. There is also many examples of confiscated... More

We always takes guests to this museum, considered one of the best small museums in Canada. Admission is by donation and tours can be arranged for groups. The museum is housed in the old Warden's house for the original Kingston Penitentiary. There is a great selection of static displays and confiscated prison items. The museum provides a real glimpse into... More

This is a very interesting tour and museum. It gives you a better understanding of prisons and the way prisoners were treated over time. Includes two real prison cells, to give you a perspective of what a real cell looks like, as well as info about rehabilitation systems for prisoners. Really cool stuff. Tour guide was fantastic.

I enjoyed my tour of this museum..I think about going back almost daily.. they had stuff through the years, paraphenalia found in the prisons, write up about riots and prisoners, very cool!

great for kids or adults! the whole history of canadian corrections coupled with a great knowledgable director! a must for all kingstonians or visitor!

If you ever wonder what goes on behind closed doors, this might answer some of your questions. Very good history lesson

The museum is pleasant and interesting enough but only if you are looking for things to fill in your time in Kingston.

I dragged my partner here on our first trip to Kingston, who insisted we bring our nephews to the museum on our next trip to Kingston. Excellent museum that was clearly prepared by people who care about the historic significance of the Kingston Penitentiary, which is scheduled to be closed next year. In a compact house that once served as... More