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.

05/30/2026

The only thing getting serviced today is my knowledge⚓️

Join "John" aboard the S.S. Keewatin for guided tours!

Book your tickets with the link in our bio 🎟️🔗

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At the Great Lakes Museum, we offer a variety of curriculum-based programs for youth, helping engage and inspire the nex...
05/29/2026

At the Great Lakes Museum, we offer a variety of curriculum-based programs for youth, helping engage and inspire the next generation through hands-on learning. ⚓📚⁠
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Did you know that in 2019, more than 38,000 school groups visited museums, galleries, and heritage sites across Ontario? Museums play an important role in bringing history, culture, and discovery to life for students of all ages.⁠
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Join us in celebrating May as Museum Month, and share a favourite memory from a school field trip in the comments below! 💙⁠
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This week, our Visitor Experience Manager, Claire, travelled to Toronto to attend Canada’s premier travel trade show, Re...
05/28/2026

This week, our Visitor Experience Manager, Claire, travelled to Toronto to attend Canada’s premier travel trade show, Rendez-vous Canada. 🌊⚓

We’re excited to connect with tourism partners from around the world and share the stories, history, and experiences that make the Great Lakes Museum a must-visit destination.📍

Meet Tim, our volunteer of the month!⁠⁠Tim joined the Great Lakes Museum volunteer team in January 2021 as Keewatin Proj...
05/27/2026

Meet Tim, our volunteer of the month!⁠
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Tim joined the Great Lakes Museum volunteer team in January 2021 as Keewatin Project Manager, helping coordinate the relocation of the S.S. Keewatin from Port McNicoll to Kingston. He also serves on the Museum’s Board of Directors and continues to support the Museum through a variety of ongoing projects.

Thank you, Tim, for your dedication and continued support of the Museum! ⚓

Meet the team! ⚓This week we have: Jenna and Emma!Thank you for your professionalism, commitment, and hard work in deliv...
05/26/2026

Meet the team! ⚓

This week we have: Jenna and Emma!

Thank you for your professionalism, commitment, and hard work in delivering exceptional visitor experiences. 🎊

At the Great Lakes Museum, our volunteers have dedicated more than 113,000 hours since October 2023 — when the historic ...
05/22/2026

At the Great Lakes Museum, our volunteers have dedicated more than 113,000 hours since October 2023 — when the historic S.S. Keewatin arrived in Kingston — helping preserve this incredible piece of Great Lakes history. ⚓⁠
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Did you know that 3 in 4 Canadians agree museums contribute to a sense of belonging and community? Museums connect us through shared stories, experiences, and heritage.⁠
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Join us in celebrating May as Museum Month, and tell us below: how has a museum contributed to your sense of community? 💙⁠
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The AGM is quickly approaching. Join us this Thursday evening @7:00pm as we celebrate the amazing year we had in 2025. 🎉...
05/19/2026

The AGM is quickly approaching. Join us this Thursday evening @7:00pm as we celebrate the amazing year we had in 2025. 🎉

For more information about the event, contact: [email protected] 📧

Meet the team! ⚓This season, we’ll be introducing 2–3 of our amazing staff members every week so you can get to know the...
05/19/2026

Meet the team! ⚓

This season, we’ll be introducing 2–3 of our amazing staff members every week so you can get to know the people behind the tours a little better!

First up: Daniel, Zakk, and Doug.

Thank you all for your hard work, passion, and dedication to creating unforgettable experiences for our visitors!🎉

🐟🐟🐟 Teamwork makes the dream work! We’re thrilled to work with the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum + Fisheries and O...
05/18/2026

🐟🐟🐟 Teamwork makes the dream work! We’re thrilled to work with the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum + Fisheries and Oceans Canada to tell the story of aquaculture at the Great Lakes Museum.

Aquaculture: Farming the Waters opens June 2026.
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🐟🐟🐟 La collaboration réalise le rêve! Nous sommes ravis de collaborer avec le Musée de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation du Canada et pour raconter l’histoire de l’aquaculture au/à la Musée des Grands Lacs.

Aquaculture: Cultiver les eaux ouvre en Juin 2026.

Kingston & Area Association of Museums, Art Galleries & Historic Sites Visit Kingston

All aboard! The S.S. Keewatin is now open for guided tours! ⚓️Explore this historic piece of Great Lakes history and ste...
05/16/2026

All aboard! The S.S. Keewatin is now open for guided tours! ⚓️

Explore this historic piece of Great Lakes history and step back into the golden age of steamship travel. Book your tour today with the link in our bio! 🎟️

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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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