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

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Kingston & Area Association of Museums, Art Galleries & Historic Sites A not-for-profit professional network and resource hub for cultural heritage in Kingston & the Area INSPIRE EXCELLENCE. ENCOURAGE INNOVATION. EMBRACE DIVERSITY.

Our Vision
At KAM, we believe in the power of cultural heritage to IGNITE IMAGINATION, DIALOGUE, and ENGAGEMENT, thereby enriching and supporting vibrant, diverse and healthy communities. We envision a RESILIENT, INNOVATIVE and RESPONSIVE cultural heritage network integral to the identity, health and expression of the Kingston and area community. Our Mission
KAM’s mission is simple - to champion, nurture and amplify Kingston’s cultural heritage landscape by fostering PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, and COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS. Our Values
KAM has evolved over time, but the values that drive what we do and how we do remain the same:

EMBRACE COLLEGIALITY. FACILITATE COLLABORATION. ACT WITH INTEGRITY. For more information about KAM and our member sites, please visit: https://www.kingstonmuseums.ca/

Events From KAM Members – October 2026!It’s time to experience the fall (and sometimes spooky!) season at museums, galle...
10/19/2026

Events From KAM Members – October 2026!

It’s time to experience the fall (and sometimes spooky!) season at museums, galleries and historic sites across Kingston and the surrounding region!
Explore the graphics and text below to discover upcoming events hosted by KAM Members. Please check in with the host site for complete event details!

📅 From Great Lakes Museum: Lock & Kee: A Halloween Event – October 22 and October 24
The crew has fallen under a curse. The ship is no longer what it seems. Can you solve the mystery and escape the SS Keewatin before the night is over?

Learn More - https://greatlakesmuseum.ca/lock_and_kee_a_halloween_event/

📅 From Canadian Museum of Health Care (in partnership with Murney Tower Museum): The Great Vampire Escape – October 25
A family-friendly escape room filled with teamwork, mystery, and just the right amount of spooky fun. The countdown has begun. Can you escape?

Learn More - https://www.museumofhealthcare.ca/events/the-great-vampire-escape

📅 From Bath Museum: Culture Talks – Phil Norton “My Stupid Bicycle Thing” – October 26
My “Stupid Bicycle Thing” is the story of Phil Norton’s 2021 bicycle-camping journey from Prince Edward County to the Mexican border.

Learn More - https://www.loyalist.ca/explore-and-play/events/culture-talks-at-the-bath-museum

📅 From the Museum of Lennox & Addington: Little Discoveries: Halloween Adventure! – October 29
Starting at 10 a.m., preschoolers and their families will gather for a Halloween-themed story about a little ghost learning to face their fear of the dark.

Learn More - https://countymuseum.ca/programs-and-events/

📅 From Canadian Museum of Health Care (in partnership with Murney Tower Museum): Sips & Spirits 2: Choose Your Nightmare (19+) – October 29
Follow clues, solve riddles, explore the collections, and complete your character's quest through the museum after dark.

Learn More - https://www.museumofhealthcare.ca/events/sips-spirits-2-choose-your-nightmare-19

Great Lakes Museum Canadian Museum of Health Care Murney Tower Museum The Bath Museum Museum of Lennox & Addington

Events From KAM Members! SeptemberSeptember is here! Get ready for another month full of great experiences created and p...
09/12/2026

Events From KAM Members! September

September is here! Get ready for another month full of great experiences created and presented by KAM Members. Explore both graphics and text below to discover upcoming events. Please check in with the host site for complete event details!

📅 From Great Lakes Museum: Party on the Pier (Free Community Event!) - Sept 13
Spend the day enjoying live music, family-friendly activities, delicious food, and a chance to explore one of Canada’s most iconic historic ships.
Learn More - https://greatlakesmuseum.ca/experience/museum-special-events

📅 From Museum of Lennox & Addington/Macpherson House: Vintage Market and Roller Skate with Quad Squad! – Sept 18-19
As part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations, the Museum of Lennox & Addington is hosting a Vintage Market, including free roller skating and live music.
Learn More - https://countymuseum.ca/event/vintage-market-museum

📅 From 1000 Islands History Museum - Live Book Reading with Deborah Dunleavy! – Sept 19
Join a free live reading by Deborah Dunleavy from her book Unsayable Absence, supported by The Writers Union of Canada via the National Reading Program.
Learn More - https://1000islandshistorymuseum.com/upcoming-events

📅 From Canada’s Penitentiary Museum: Film Viewing – “The Grey Fox” at The Screening Room! – Sept 23
Experience the award-winning Canadian classic film, special presentations, a silent auction, and a surprise gift for every attendee.
Learn More - https://www.screeningroomkingston.com/movie/the-grey-fox

📅 From Fairfield Gutzeit House – Afternoon Tea at FGH – Sept 26
Join in at the Fairfield Gutzeit House for a special afternoon tea on the porch overlooking Lake Ontario.
Learn More - https://www.loyalist.ca/explore-and-play/events/live-events-at-fgh

📅 From Bath Museum: Culture Talks - Ross Stuart and the Rossland TinCan – Sept 28
Join the kick off of the fall series of Culture Talks with a combination of song and story from Rossland TinCan.
Learn More - https://www.loyalist.ca/explore-and-play/events/culture-talks-at-the-bath-museum

Great Lakes Museum Museum of Lennox & Addington 1000 Islands History Museum Canada's Penitentiary Museum Loyalist Township The Bath Museum

08/20/2026

Have you gotten your tickets to the Murney Tower Sunset Cruise? Don't worry, you still have time! 🛳️🛳️🛳️

We're setting sail on on Sunday, August 30th from 7-9 PM (boarding at 6:30 PM) for a special sunset cruise on the Island Queen, in partnership with 1000 Islands CruisesTickets are only $35 and each ticket comes with a free drink, including house w**e, draught b**r, canned alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, or mocktails 🍻 What a bargain!

Be sure to get your tickets soon and don't miss out on Murney Tower Museum's last special event of the summer season! For more information and to get your tickets, click here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/sunset-cruise-with-murney-tower

Events From KAM Members! August Vol. 2 WOW! What a busy month full of great experiences from museums, galleries and hist...
08/17/2026

Events From KAM Members! August Vol. 2

WOW! What a busy month full of great experiences from museums, galleries and historic sites across Kingston and the surrounding region!

Explore both graphics and text below to discover upcoming events hosted by KAM Members, from exhibitions and special programs to hands-on activities and unique opportunities to connect with local history and heritage. Please check in with the host site for complete event details!

📅 From Babcock Mill: STEAM Into Summer Finale! - August 20 at 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Enjoy a morning filled with hands-on experiments, creative challenges, and interactive fun.

Learn More - https://events.loyalist.ca/default/Detail/2026-08-20-1000-STEAM-Into-Summer-Finale-with-Summer-Students2

📅 From Bath Museum & L&A County Archives: Time Travelers: Capsule Creations - August 21 at 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Create your own time capsule and contribute to a special community capsule that will be preserved for the future.

Learn More - https://events.loyalist.ca/default/Detail/2026-08-20-1000-STEAM-Into-Summer-Finale-with-Summer-Students2

📅 From Bellevue House: Keeping Up Appearances - August 22 at 11:00AM & 1:00PM
Participate in this “Amazing Race”-style activity as you prepare for an 1840s Victorian garden party.

Learn More - https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/bellevue/activ/calendrier-even-calendar

📅 From Museum of Lennox & Addington: Anything Goes Week: Retro Rewind! - August 25 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Celebrate the Museum’s 50th anniversary with an unforgettable evening of music, food, classic cars, and community fun!

Learn More - https://countymuseum.ca/programs-and-events/

📅 From Macpherson House - The Macpherson House Classic – Plein Air Art Competition! - August 28 at 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Cap off summer 2026 with our first ever Macpherson House Classic: Plein Air Art competition!

Learn More - https://countymuseum.ca/event/mac-house-classic

📅 From Murney Tower Museum: Sunset Cruise on the Island Queen - August 30 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join Murney Tower Museum as we celebrate the close of our 101st season with a relaxing evening cruise on the Kingston waterfront in partnership with Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises.

Learn More - https://www.murneytower.com/events

Keep an eye out for more experience coming up in September!

Loyalist Township The Bath Museum Bellevue House National Historic Site, Parks Canada Museum of Lennox & Addington Murney Tower Museum

KAM Member Highlights #4KAM is home to a wide range of museums, galleries and historic sites that share the stories, cr...
08/14/2026

KAM Member Highlights #4

KAM is home to a wide range of museums, galleries and historic sites that share the stories, creativity and cultural heritage of our region.

Swipe through to discover three KAM member sites, each offering a different way to experience the remarkable range and variety of cultural attractions found across Kingston and the surrounding area:

📍 Frontenac County Schools Museum
📍 Bellevue House National Historic Site
📍 Museum of Lennox & Addington

Visit KAM’s Look Closer page to learn more about these sites, find visitor information and explore even more cultural destinations across the region.

https://www.kingstonmuseums.ca/look-closer

Frontenac County Schools Museum Bellevue House National Historic Site, Parks Canada Museum of Lennox & Addington

KAM, on behalf of the City of Kingston, is seeking volunteers to serve on the City of Kingston Heritage Fund (CKHF) Gran...
08/10/2026

KAM, on behalf of the City of Kingston, is seeking volunteers to serve on the City of Kingston Heritage Fund (CKHF) Grant Adjudication Committees.

Interested in Volunteering? Please apply by August 28!
If you would like to contribute your expertise, gain valuable experience, and help support Kingston's heritage community, we encourage you to volunteer.
Complete the Juror Expression of Interest Form: https://www.kingstonmuseums.ca/ckhf

Each year, community volunteers play an important role in evaluating grant applications and helping ensure funding supports meaningful heritage initiatives throughout Kingston.

What is Involved?
Volunteer jurors will:
-Review a package of grant applications independently.
-Participate in an adjudication meetings with fellow committee members to evaluate applications and develop funding recommendations.
-Maintain the confidentiality of all application materials and discussions.
All jurors will receive an orientation and evaluation materials before the adjudication process begins.

KAM Member Highlights #3KAM is home to a wide range of museums, galleries and historic sites that share the stories, cr...
08/07/2026

KAM Member Highlights #3

KAM is home to a wide range of museums, galleries and historic sites that share the stories, creativity and cultural heritage of our region.

Explore these three KAM member sites, each offering a different way to experience the remarkable range and variety of cultural attractions found across Kingston and the surrounding area:

📍 Canada’s Penitentiary Museum
📍 Pumphouse
📍 Great Lakes Museum

From local history and heritage spaces to art, exhibitions and unexpected collections, there is always more to discover.

Visit KAM’s Look Closer page to learn more about these sites, find visitor information and explore even more cultural destinations across the region.

https://www.kingstonmuseums.ca/look-closer

Canada's Penitentiary Museum PumpHouse Great Lakes Museum

Events From KAM Members!There is always something new to experience at museums, galleries and historic sites across King...
08/05/2026

Events From KAM Members!

There is always something new to experience at museums, galleries and historic sites across Kingston and the surrounding region!

Explore both graphics and text below to discover upcoming events hosted by KAM Members, from exhibitions and special programs to hands-on activities and unique opportunities to connect with local history and culture. Please check in with the host site for complete event details!

📅 From Bellevue House: Sharing Series - Every Thursday in August!
Learn More - https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/bellevue/activ/sharing

📅 From the Museum of Lennox and Addington: What's the Word Week: Voices Through Time – How Human Language Evolved - August 11 at 7:00 pm
Learn More - https://countymuseum.ca/event/voices-through-time

📅 From Macpherson House: What's the Word Week: Indigenous Words with Rick Revelle - August 13 at 1:30 pm
Learn More - https://countymuseum.ca/event/indigenous-words-rick-revelle

📅 From PumpHouse Museum: Honey Tasting at the PumpHouse with Generations Apiary - August 13 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn More - https://www.kingstonpumphouse.ca/events-programs

📅 From Murney Tower Museum: Murney Fest - August 15 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Learn More - https://www.murneytower.com/events

Bellevue House National Historic Site, Parks Canada Museum of Lennox & Addington PumpHouse Murney Tower Museum

KAM Member Highlights #2KAM is home to a wide range of museums, galleries and historic sites that share the stories, cr...
08/02/2026

KAM Member Highlights #2

KAM is home to a wide range of museums, galleries and historic sites that share the stories, creativity and cultural heritage of our region.

Explore these three KAM member sites, each offering a different way to experience the remarkable range and variety of cultural attractions found across Kingston and the surrounding area:

📍 Bath Museum
📍 Fairfield Gutzeit House
📍 Neilson Store Museum & Cultural Centre

From local history and heritage spaces to art, exhibitions and unexpected collections, there is always more to discover.

Visit KAM’s Look Closer page to learn more about these sites, find visitor information and explore even more cultural destinations across the region.

https://www.kingstonmuseums.ca/look-closer

The Bath Museum Loyalist Township Neilson Store Museum & Cultural Centre

KAM Member Highlights #1KAM is home to a wide range of museums, galleries and historic sites that share the stories, cr...
08/01/2026

KAM Member Highlights #1

KAM is home to a wide range of museums, galleries and historic sites that share the stories, creativity and cultural heritage of our region.

Explore these three KAM member sites, each offering a different way to experience the remarkable range and variety of cultural attractions found across Kingston and the surrounding area:

📍 Fairfield House
📍 Murney Tower Museum
📍 Babcock Mill

From local history and heritage spaces to art, exhibitions and unexpected collections, there is always more to discover.

Visit KAM’s Look Closer page to learn more about these sites, find visitor information and explore even more cultural destinations across the region.

https://www.kingstonmuseums.ca/look-closer

Loyalist Township Murney Tower Museum

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837 Princess Street, Suite 302
Kingston, ON
K7L1G8

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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