Top Things to do in Kingston
5 History Museums in Kingston That You Shouldn't Miss
Known for its markets and its striking 19th-century limestone architecture, Kingston is a great base for exploring the Thousand Islands and the St. Lawrence River and its national park. Visit Wolfe Island on the free ferry, or hunt for antiques in nearby villages.
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1. Fort Henry National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 1,591 reviews
Once inside the wooden gates, visitors enter the realm of 19th century military life, experience guided tours, scenic views, heart-pounding musical performances and precision military demonstrations by the Fort Henry Guard. You will also see people representing the civilian population of the Fort as schoolteachers and soldiers' wives. The Fort also plays host to numerous special ceremonies and events that take place all season long.
Reviewed By funky_canadian_guy - Bowmanville, Canada
A site all should visit, self guided tours or full guided tour, lots of hands on experiences, plenty of exhibits, the ability to shoot a muscat, watch the cannons go off and shop at reasonably priced shops. A first date experience!
2. Museum of Health Care
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
The story of Canadian health and medicine tells how people have preserved health and managed disease, pain, and suffering. The Museum of Health Care at Kingston strives to connect visitors with the experience of people in past times and provide context and perspective on today's health issues
3. Murney Tower National Historic Site
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4.0 based on 113 reviews
Murney Tower Museum is housed in one of the last martello towers built in the world. It depicts life as it would have been for an 1846 soldier and his family. From the cannon on the gun-platform to the ditch defenses in the basement to the barracks level (complete with costumes for visitors to try on!), Murney Tower has something for everyone.
Reviewed By annpan
Granted it’s not very big, but the exhibits they do have were interesting. It’s nice to see, the cannons upstairs are quite something, The feat of engineering is something to be admired. I didn’t mind the entrance fee, thought it very reasonable to be honest. The ladies behind the desk assisted in any further information you may have needed.
4. PumpHouse Museum
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4.0 based on 60 reviews
The PumpHouse Museum is located in one of Canada's oldest original water works - where steam-powered pumps provided the first running water to Kingston residents from 1851. The museum's most incredible artifact is the museum itself - where the original pumps are animated and visitors can discover exactly how they worked. Guided or self-guided tours show how steam power was an essential element of the industrial development of Canada and pumped water played a key role in Kingston's history. Check our website for our latest exhibit on display. The Museum is home to a stunning collection of model railway trains. An elaborate multi-level O scale train can be set in motion by the push of a button, and the HO scale train set from the opening of the iconic CBC children's show 'The Friendly Giant' is on display.
Reviewed By carolW9742ZS - Kingston, Canada
Melissa gave us a detailed, funny, professional, knowledgeable interesting tour of the pump house in 45 minutes – we would have liked to stay longer, except for covid! We loved hearing how the steam engines worked to pump the water, and also seeing the display of Kingston artifacts and written documents. We wish we had time to go through the trains & see them in action! Tom gave us a professional, interesting, detailed walking tour of Ontario Street, on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Tom knows his materials first hand, and had lots of detailed information on the many interesting buildings, and their history. The tour was interesting for both Kingston locals and family visiting from out of town. We were especially fortunate to have Tom as our tour guide - he's the curator and also developer of this tour, extremely knowledgeable and experienced.
5. Kingston Archaeological Centre
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1.0 based on 1 reviews
