Canadas Penitentiary Museum 5.0 (reviews)

Canadas Penitentiary Museum is an award winning museum, dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history of the federal penitentiaries. Learn about the forward-thinking entertainment and art programs introduced in the 1950's as you wander through the eight display rooms as your own pace. 

In the museum you'll find artifacts and photographs and the volunreers will tell you all about their first-hand experience too! The museum grounds offer breath taking views over the harbour, and you can sit and admire the scenic views after your trip. The staff are always on hand to answer your questions if you need it and a self-guided visit will take you around 45 minutes to enjoy! 

In 2003 the Penitentiary Museum won the "Rand McNally Best of the Road" Award. One of only 27 sites in North America to do so! In 2012, and 2014 through 2017, they received a Tripadvisor "Certificate of Excellence" based upon a visitor satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5!

They have a wide range of collections, including identifcation badges, buttons and cloths that you can browse through. Currently more than 50,000 people per year visit this award-winning museum housed in the former Warden's residence of Kingston Penitentiary.