Great Lakes Museum

Great Lakes Museum The Great Lakes Museum was founded in 1975. It is located at 55 Ontario St. in Kingston The Marine Museum of the Great Lakes was founded in 1975.

It is once again located at its national historic site location at the Kingston Dry Dock at 55 Ontario St., Kingston, Ontario following 5 years away. The Museum is open for storefront gallery visits and pre-booked guided tours of the Kingston Dry Dock National Historic Site. Tours are 45-minutes in duration and can be booked online via our website.

Canada Day on the Kee 🎆Experience Kingston's Canada Day fireworks from the historic S.S. Keewatin!VIP tickets are availa...
06/23/2026

Canada Day on the Kee 🎆

Experience Kingston's Canada Day fireworks from the historic S.S. Keewatin!

VIP tickets are available now! Enjoy exclusive access to the Hurricane Deck (top deck) for spectacular views of the city's fireworks display. VIP guests also have access to the Ballroom and Promenade Deck.

✨ Only 10 VIP tickets are available, so grab yours before they're gone!

Ticket Options:

🎟️ General Admission

Access to the Ballroom
Access to the Promenade Deck

⭐ VIP Admission

Exclusive access to the Hurricane Deck (top deck)
Access to the Ballroom
Access to the Promenade Deck
*BYOC (Bring your own chair) welcome*

Event Details:
🥂 Light refreshments included
🔞 18+ event
🕗 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🚫 No admission after 10:00 PM

Visit our LinkinBio for Tickets!

06/22/2026

Experience Kingston’s Canada Day fireworks like never before! ✨

Skip the crowds and enjoy premium views of the city’s fireworks aboard the S.S. Keewatin. Take in the show from the elegant indoor ballroom or step outside onto the promenade deck for an unforgettable waterfront experience.

🎆 First-class indoor & outdoor viewing
🪑 Seating available in the ballroom
🌊 Outdoor promenade deck viewing (standing room only)
🥂 Light refreshments served
🔞 18+ event
🎟️ $35 per person

Event runs 8:00PM – 11:00PM No admission after 10:00PM

Tickets are limited, and available via our website!

Meet the Team!⚓️This week we have Julia and Ryan!We are grateful for your commitment to the Museum. Your hard work and g...
06/22/2026

Meet the Team!⚓️

This week we have Julia and Ryan!

We are grateful for your commitment to the Museum. Your hard work and generosity help create exceptional experiences for our guests. 🎉

Happy Father's Day! 🎉Looking for a unique way to celebrate Dad? Step into the past together at the Great Lakes Museum an...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day! 🎉

Looking for a unique way to celebrate Dad? Step into the past together at the Great Lakes Museum and explore fascinating stories from our maritime past.

Book your tickets in advance through the link in our bio and make some memories this weekend!⚓

06/17/2026

Wait... let me wipe my camera real quick. 👀

Guided tours of the S.S. Keewatin run daily at the Great Lakes Museum.

We're open from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with four unique tour options to choose from—there's something for everyone!
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Meet the Team!⚓️This week we have Beth and Ron!Thank you for being such an important part of the Museum family. Your har...
06/16/2026

Meet the Team!⚓️

This week we have Beth and Ron!

Thank you for being such an important part of the Museum family. Your hard work inspire both your colleagues and our guests every day. 🎉

06/14/2026

All About Aquaculture! 🌊

Over the next several weeks, we'll be introducing our exciting new exhibit, Aquaculture: Farming the Waters.

This week, our Program Officer, Heather, takes us on a tour of the Seaweed Pod, where you'll learn about the fascinating role seaweed plays in aquaculture and sustainable food production.

Be sure to follow along as we explore the rest of the exhibit's pods in the coming weeks. There's plenty more to discover!

🏆 We’re honoured to share some exciting news!This year, we were thrilled to be selected as the Kids’ Choice Award winner...
06/12/2026

🏆 We’re honoured to share some exciting news!

This year, we were thrilled to be selected as the Kids’ Choice Award winners at the Kingston Regional Heritage Fair! 🎉

A huge congratulations to our Program Assistant, Jenna, and our Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Ryan, who did an incredible job introducing students to the behind-the-scenes work of the crew aboard the SS Keewatin.

We're so proud of Jenna and Ryan for creating such an engaging experience, and we're grateful to all the students who visited our station and voted for us. Your enthusiasm made this award especially meaningful! ❤️

Address

55 Ontario Street
Kingston, ON
K7L2Y2

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm
Sunday 9:30am - 6pm

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