It’s interesting to note that Canada's largest group of federal prisons, including Kingston Penitentiary, is located in the immediate area of the city. So that will help you understand the significance of this museum. Visiting this museum will help you learn about many aspects, though some elements rather grim, of the Canadian Correctional System through the ages. This smaller museum housed in the former warden's home will give you perspective to compare the differences in cells from 1906 to today. View the harsh methods of punishment and restraint used at a time when the focus was on deterring rather than rehabilitating. The 7 display galleries contain exhibits related to various aspects of this multi-faceted part of Canadian society. Exhibits include:

• Inmate art and hobby crafts
• Parison uniforms
• Contraband items
• Escape paraphernalia
• Antique punishment
• Restraint equipment

The museum has set hours during the months of May until October. The rest of the year is by appointment. The Corrections Museum is at 555 King Street West.